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AVILOO’s used-EV battery study points to stronger-than-expected battery health
AVILOO’s 500,000-test study suggests used EV batteries are generally ageing better than expected, including in vehicles tested for Australian relevance.
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GWM Cannon Hi4-T launch undercuts the PHEV ute market
GWM has launched the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV in Australia with a time-limited offer that places it at the bottom of the local plug-in hybrid ute price stack.
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Hyundai Palisade update centres on hybrid Calligraphy in Australia
GoAuto’s latest Palisade review lands as Hyundai Australia highlights the Calligraphy Hybrid locally, with price, efficiency and towing figures now forming the model’s key talking points.
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Subaru Trailseeker gets optional underfloor spare wheel kit in Australia
Subaru Australia’s Trailseeker page now lists an optional Genuine underfloor space-saver spare wheel kit, but the exact local timing and availability are still not independently confirmed.
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Australia’s EV market posts a record month
Battery-electric vehicles reached about a quarter of Australian new-car sales in August 2026, with monthly BEV sales also reported to have outpaced petrol cars for the first time.
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Ford Bronco Basecamp confirmed for Australia, with 2027 timing
Ford has confirmed the Bronco Basecamp for Australia and New Zealand, with the electrified SUV targeted to arrive in 2027, although local pricing and final specification are still unconfirmed.
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Nissan Qashqai hybrid update centres e-POWER in Australia
Nissan has moved the Australian Qashqai to an e-POWER-only hybrid line-up, with independent reporting pointing to a March 2026 on-sale window and a higher-priced entry grade.
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Volkswagen unveils ID.3 GTI electric hot hatch
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3 GTI, an electric hot hatch that the company says is its first rear-wheel-drive GTI and most powerful series-production example so far.
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Regional NSW areas lead growth in The Driven’s EV analysis
The Driven’s 18 September 2026 analysis of New South Wales LGA registrations says regional areas were generating the strongest BEV growth within that state, led by Kempsey.
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Fortescue Zero lines up Formula E entry through Penske acquisition
Fortescue Zero has announced plans to acquire the Penske Autosport Formula E operation and enter the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026/27 season, pending approvals.
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BYD Sealion 7 joins Amber’s Australian V2G trial
BYD’s Sealion 7 has been added to Amber Electric’s Australian vehicle-to-grid trial, with the program now reported to have scaled well beyond its original pilot stage.
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Geely’s 2027 Australia model push takes shape, but key details remain open
Geely’s Australian 2027 model push is being reported to include the Monjaro EM-i, the Emgrand L EM-i and a larger off-road SUV, but some local details remain unconfirmed.
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MG U9 EV detailed for Australia, but the EV price is unconfirmed
MG has detailed the U9 EV for Australia, but the reported EV price remains unconfirmed in the September coverage.
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XPeng court dismissal leaves Australian customer support in focus
The Federal Court has dismissed True EV Distribution’s case against Shenzhen Xiaopeng Motors, leaving XPeng’s Australian support commitments and distribution model under closer scrutiny.
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Geely confirms Emgrand L EM-i sedan for Australia
Geely has confirmed the Emgrand L EM-i plug-in hybrid sedan for Australia, with multiple reports pointing to a first-half 2027 on-sale window.
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Forthing’s EREV push adds a new angle to Australia’s EV market
Forthing has publicly argued that extended-range electric vehicles suit Australia, as the Chinese brand expands its local line-up around the Taikon 5.
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Forthing Taikon 5 2026 review Australia: Cheap EV & range-extender hybrid SUV targets Leapmotor C10
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 lands as Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV, offered in Luxury and Exclusive grades across two powertrains: a full battery-electric and a range-extender hybrid.…
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Chery reveals new energy models at Everything Electric
Chery will give Australians their first public look at its highly anticipated Stockman diesel hybrid ute at Everything Electric Australia in Sydney.
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McLaren to make performance SUV, and it won’t be electric
“We'll do it very much in a McLaren way," says McLaren's CEO on the British brand's first-ever SUV.
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All-new Subaru Trailseeker SEV | Subaru Australia
Introducing the all-new Subaru Trailseeker Sport Electric Vehicle™, made for those who live for the trail. Unleashing electrifying performance with 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 4.5 seconds* plus…
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Leapmotor B03X 2027 review: international first drive
A small and cheap electric SUV isn’t a natural contender to stir excitement in buyers beyond a bargain hunt, yet that hasn’t stopped Leapmotor from boldly billing the new B03X as a “passion magnet”.…
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Nissan Casting Australia Plant
40 years of local grit meets world-class engineering. From high-pressure aluminium casting to heavy-duty accessories and EV components, NCAP shows what Australian manufacturing is capable of on the…
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MSI Eco Series EV charger review: A smart home charger with some properly useful hardware
Home EV charging should be simple enough to forget about. MSI’s new Eco Series aims to do just that, combining practical installation features with smart charging, solar integration and up to 22kW AC…
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Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a “teardrop” shape, based on current electric platform
When it comes to producing cheaper, longer range EVs, the devil is in the detail. To do so you need to work on at least one of aerodynamics, weight and efficiency. The post Mission efficiency: VW…
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MY 27 Chery E5 Updated with Enhanced Comfort, Technology and Convenience Features
Chery Motor Australia has enhanced its popular E5 electric SUV for MY27 with a range of new comfort, technology and convenience features.
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Audi continues to dramatically reposition its EV line-up in Australia: Now the Q6’s price has been slashed
Audi is dramatically repositioning its electric vehicle range in Australia, slashing more than $21,000 from the price of the SQ6 The post Audi continues to dramatically reposition its EV line-up in…
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2027 Lexus LS revealed, goes hybrid-only with chassis upgrades, new features
The Lexus LS limousine has received updates aimed at improving its dynamics, with a panoramic sunroof also joining the feature list.