Australian automotive news & analysis

Sunday, 11 October 2026

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Foton · Manufacturer news

FOTON LAUNCHES DEALER NETWORK AND OPENS ORDERS FOR ALL-NEW TUNLAND HYBRID UTE

FOTON Australia is excited to announce the first Dealers to join the FOTON Australia ute Dealer network. This now allows pre-orders to officially open for the all-new FOTON TUNLAND, Australia’s newest diesel hybrid powered ute and a bold new entrant in the fast-evolving ute segment.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

25MY MU-X Sales Record

25MY Isuzu MU-X has achieved a new sales record, highlighting strong customer demand and enduring appeal for this SUV across Australia's market.

GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

GWM surpasses 200,000 sales milestone in Australia

GWM Australia is celebrating a major milestone, with total sales in the Australian market surpassing 200,000 units – a testament to the brand’s rapid growth, enhance product portfolio, expanded dealer network and strong customer support over the past 16 years.

Ford · Manufacturer news

Ranger Super Duty Truck Mud Test Trials

For the engineers tasked with validating the Ranger Super Duty, the mission wasn't just to see if it could handle mud driving.