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Leapmotor admits driver-assist tuning still needs work
Leapmotor has acknowledged its safety and driver-assistance systems are still too intrusive, with further tuning under way for export markets including Australia.
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Youi flags 3pm as peak risk hour in Australian road data
Youi’s Project 3PM says 3pm is the riskiest hour on Australian roads, based on its claims data and a national driver survey.
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Skoda gets closer to Australian connected services, but timing remains unconfirmed
Skoda Australia says connected services remain unavailable locally, but the brand says it is getting closer and still expects to update customers later in 2026.
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Leapmotor C10 update flagged for early 2027, Australia still unconfirmed
Reported remarks from Leapmotor point to an early-2027 C10 evolution with new hardware and software, but Australia has not been confirmed as part of the rollout.
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Kia Tasman review keeps established ute in focus
Chasing Cars’ long-term Kia Tasman review keeps the ute in Australian focus, but the material points to an established model rather than a new market event.
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BMW X5 launch pricing reported for Australia
Australian reporting has put fresh local prices and specs on the new-generation BMW X5, with two launch grades identified for Australia and Q4 2026 timing cited for arrival.
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Defender pickup talk rises, but the project is still unconfirmed
Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis have signed a non-binding deal exploring Defender-related opportunities in North America, with reports pointing to a US-built pickup that has not been formally confirmed for Australia.
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Carsales updates tradie-vehicle buyer’s guide
Carsales has updated its Australian tradie-vehicle buyer’s guide, but the supplied evidence only confirms the article’s date, dual-cab focus and editorial nature — not prices, rankings or market effects.
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Carsales updates family SUV buyer’s guide
Carsales’ family-SUV guide is a consumer editorial list for Australian shoppers, but the evidence does not show it is a market ranking or an official industry result.
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Nissan details all-new Patrol’s Australian fit-out
Nissan Australia has detailed the all-new Patrol for the local market, highlighting more space, more flexibility and a higher towing rating for the new Y63 model.
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Parkes finalist status highlights fleet data’s role in behaviour change
Parkes Shire Council’s finalist status in the 2026 Fleet of the Year awards is backed by a telematics program that turned fleet data into behaviour monitoring and coaching.
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ACCC says Mazda, Kia and BYD improve repairer access in Australia
The ACCC said Mazda, Kia and BYD improved access to service and repair information in Australia after separate investigations, with lower-cost daily options now available for Kia and BYD.
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Fleet AI coverage keeps the manager in the loop
Fleet Auto News’ AI coverage points to faster fleet analysis, but the available evidence still places the human fleet manager at the centre. The exact 17 September item and any local impact remain unconfirmed.
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport enters Australian run-out
Australian reporting says Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport is in run-out in Australia after updated safety rules took effect on 1 March 2025, while the model continues in other markets.
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2027 GWM Cannon Alpha 3.0TD review
The GWM Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute has gained a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel with class-leading torque and fuel economy, but how does it drive?
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Fuel price fears for Australia as global buffers dry up
The world is burning through oil stockpiles at record speed, threatening more price pain at Australian petrol stations.
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Upheaval at McLaren: new SUV, new factory and new-ish logo following £500m investment
McLaren has refreshed its corporate look as it prepares to upend its line-up and end years of commercial headwinds. Flush with £500 million from Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, the British…
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'More dangerous': The numbers on this sign raise a bigger question
As fuel prices climb to their highest level in months, experts caution that global energy shocks are unlikely to go away.
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All-new Subaru Outback AWD Wilderness - Official Medical Car of the Supercars Championship
As Subaru Australia’s involvement with Supercars expands across 2026 and 2027, the all-new Subaru Outback AWD Wilderness takes on an important role as the Official Medical Car of the Supercars…
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'Urgent' calls for greater transparency on data collection following report on Chinese car hacking
A report on tech vulnerabilities in Chinese vehicles has heightened scrutiny around how they store and protect customer data.
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New McLaren logo pays homage to Bruce McLaren and brand's Kiwi roots
The British performance car brand's rebrand takes inspiration from the McLaren family's now-famous Remuera service station in Auckland.
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2027 GMC Yukon Denali gets blacked-out special edition treatment
GM has given its Yukon large SUV the special-edition treatment in Australia, adopting a stealthy new look.
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2027 Hyundai Tucson: More powerful petrol, rugged XRT variants detailed ahead of Australian launch
Hyundai will offer a more powerful turbo-petrol engine in its new-generation Tucson, which will also come with various new safety features.
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Pain at the pump: Saudi oil shock sends Australian fuel prices surging
Petrol and diesel prices have returned to their highest levels in nearly six months and risk climbing further after attacks on another key oil route.
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Fleet Data Only Matters If You Can Act On It
Fleet telematics has changed dramatically over the past two decades. What was once largely viewed as a way to locate vehicles on a map has developed into a source of detailed information about driver…
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AAAA pushes connected vehicle privacy rules after Four Corners BYD hack
The AAAA wants connected vehicles written into Australia's privacy reforms after Four Corners showed a researcher remotely controlling functions on a BYD Shark 6.