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Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Suzuki · Manufacturer news

Introducing the e VITARA in Australia

Meet the e VITARA - Suzuki's first all-electric SUV with up to 395km WLTP range, ALLGRIP-e 4WD and a legacy that's been going places since 1988.

Nissan

Nissan · Manufacturer news

Patrol in Australia: Over Six Decades, One Legacy

For more than six decades, the Nissan Patrol has helped Australians explore some of the country's most challenging terrain, tow with confidence, and create countless family adventures.

GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Wins Back-to-Back CarExpert Choice Awards

GWM Australia is proud to announce that the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has been named Best Electrified Ute in the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards for Australia and New Zealand, and Australia is marking its second consecutive…

Nissan · Manufacturer news

Nissan Formula E Team’s strong strategy goes unrewarded in Sanya

Nissan Formula E Team had a frustrating event in Round 11 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Sanya, China, with a great team strategy being compromised by incidents and preventing both drivers from scoring points.

Nissan · Manufacturer news

Last Chance To Secure A New V8 Patrol

Australians have a final opportunity to own a piece of Patrol history, with production of the V8-powered Y62 Patrol set to conclude this August, while local production of the Australian-engineered Patrol Warrior by Premcar will wrap up shortly after.