Year: 2026
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Hyundai
Hyundai Australia adds ‘Elite’ variant to 2026 Palisade range
Hyundai Australia has expanded its flagship SUV lineup with the introduction of Palisade Elite; a new range-opening grade that joins the existing Calligraphy and targets families wanting the full three-row footprint at a lower price point. Hyundai says Elite brings…
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LDV
2026 LDV Deliver 9 Campervan Series 2 arrives in Australia
Worried about housing prices and the rising cost of living? Well we might have just the thing for you. LDV has released details about a new-and-improved version of its Deliver 9 Campervan, known as Series 2, offering more features, an updated…
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Skoda
2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select gets 48V mild-hybrid tech, on sale in Australia
Skoda is expanding its electrified offerings in Australia, introducing the 2026 Kodiaq Select mild-hybrid in five- and seven-seat configuration. Although the new powertrain is a mild-hybrid and not a full hybrid, it’s the first time the tech is being offered…
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Renault
2026 Renault Trafic van on sale in Australia, upgraded 2500kg towing
Looking to buy a new work van? Renault Australia has just announced the MY2026 update for its Trafic van, including bringing in a new nine-speed auto while improving economy and towing capability. The new model is presented in five main…
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Skoda reviews
2026 Skoda Superb 195TSI Sportline review (video)
Forget chasing prestige badges, the new Skoda Superb 195TSI Sportline delivers genuine European luxury and performance without the inflated price tag. It’s spacious, refined, and swift, with features that are usually only seen in more expensive models. Now built on…
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Lotus
2026 Lotus Emira Turbo Bathurst Edition announced for Australia
Lotus Australia is launching a very special edition of the Emira, called the Turbo Bathurst Edition. This is pretty much the business when it comes to track-day perfection. The special edition is based on the latest Emira, powered by a…
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Chery
Chery ‘KP31’ ute previewed in Australia, diesel PHEV confirmed (video)
Chery has unveiled its new ‘KP31’ ute concept, which will hit the market in Australia later in 2026. Although this is just a concept car, the production version is set to carry plenty of resemblance. The local arm debuted the…
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Kia reviews
2026 Kia Tasman X-Line review (video)
Not to toot our own horn, but Driving Enthusiast – and before that PerformanceDrive – was first to blow the cover off Kia’s Tasman project as far back as 2022, so there’s a certain satisfaction in finally driving the finished…
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JAC
2026 JAC Hunter PHEV finishes testing in Australia, on sale mid-year
Another new ute will be hitting Australia soon, as JAC completes local testing of its Hunter plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 4×4 dual-cab. It goes on sale mid-2026. The ute segment is certainly heating up, with not only more and more options,…