Australian automotive news & analysis

Saturday, 10 October 2026

From the manufacturers

OEM News.

Source-linked manufacturer announcements. These are separate from DriveAgent’s original reporting and researched reviews.

941 announcements match this selection.

11 manufacturers in current coverage. Dates are supplied by the publisher; missing dates and images remain unconfirmed.

GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

GWM confirms pricing and grades for the all-new Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV

Not content with delivering another record-breaking annual sales result and securing a third-place finish as Australia’s best-selling Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) brand in 2025, GWM now takes its next decisive…

Mazda · Manufacturer news

Mazda CX-5 Reaches Five Million Global Sales

The Mazda CX-5 has surpassed five million units worldwide, marking a major milestone and highlighting its success across more than 100 countries.

GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

GWM maintains 28-year reign as China's No.1 pickup brand

GWM’s global pickup division delivered another strong result in 2025, securing its 28th consecutive year as China’s leading pickup manufacturer while continuing to accelerate growth across international markets.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Hits 400K Sales Record

Isuzu UTE Australia reaches a record 400,000 vehicle sales, reflecting strong customer trust, dealer commitment and D-MAX and MU-X performance.

Ford · Manufacturer news

Ford Ranger Super Duty: Mountain Goat Story

For the Ford engineering team behind the Ranger Super Duty, this wasn't a riddle; it was the core mission. The challenge was born from conversations held not in boardrooms, but on the rugged edges of forest tracks and…

Ford · Manufacturer news

The 2026 Ford Ranger is Coming to Australia

Ranger raises the stakes for 2026. Tougher in stance, sharper in design and finished with bold black accents for XLT, Wildtrak and Platinum series that give it serious presence.

Nissan · Manufacturer news

Commanding Concept Previews Direction For New Navara WARRIOR

Nissan has unveiled a bold Navara PRO-4X Warrior concept alongside the global debut of its all-new D27 Navara, developed in partnership with Australian engineering firm Premcar to show how the Warrior off-road range could evolve on the new platform. Drawing on years of customer feedback, the concept features functional upgrades like a lifted lava-red suspension, wider track with 17″ wheels and 32.2″ all-terrain tyres, reinforced underbody protection, a heavy-duty bullbar, 3,500 kg tow bar, and lava-red recovery points – all wrapped in distinctive Warrior styling cues such as decals, sport bar, and badging.