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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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Ford’s Ranger Incentives Test the Strength of Residual Values
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Welcome to the September issue of AutoTalk Australia
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Chery's global design chief is looking at what will come next after SUVs, but he doesn't expect buyers to return en masse to wagons.
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Fleet Support Starts With Listening at Daimler Trucks Canberra
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The BEST cars we've EVER reviewed!
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Autonomous vehicles will make driving your own car as socially unacceptable, and expensive, as smoking | Opinion
There are many dystopian doom scenarios to choose from at present — death by AI, climate apocalypse, Pauline Hanson as The post Autonomous vehicles will make driving your own car as socially…
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Before buying another street sweeper, check what the ones you own are doing
When an operational team says it needs another vehicle, the obvious fleet question is: why? For specialised plant such as street sweepers, answering that question can be difficult. The existing…
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New Zealand to host Race of Champions in 2027
Formula 1 stars and a local rally legend are among the first names confirmed for New Zealand's inaugural Race of Champions event in Wellington.
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Hyundai Signs on with UEFA Champions League
Hyundai Motor Company will use one of the world’s biggest sporting competitions to showcase its next generation of vehicles after becoming the Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions…
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