Year: 2026
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BYD
Updated BYD Shark 6 gets 2.0L engine, 3500kg towing upgrade
BYD is expanding its Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia for 2026, with the introduction of two new variants including a Performance 2.0L and a double-cab-chassis offering. These join the existing regular model. Headlining the update is the arrival of…
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Forthing
Forthing Taikon 5 confirmed for Australia, new Chinese brand
Chinese cars are absolutely peppering the Australian new car market, now Forthing will enter the market in June 2026 under Ateco Group distribution with the Taikon 5. This will add another Chinese new-energy brand to the local landscape. Part of…
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MG reviews
2026 MG MG4 Urban review – Australian launch (video)
The MG4 Urban arrives with a very clear brief; make electric driving accessible to more Australians. And unlike many EV launches that lean heavily on ambition, this one seems to follow through on the brief. Starting from just $31,990 drive-away,…
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BYD
2026 BYD Seal 6 sedan & Touring wagon on sale in Australia
BYD has just confirmed it is introducing the Seal 6 sedan and Seal 6 Touring wagon in Australia, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a total projected range of up to 1400km. The new models feature BYD’s latest DM 5.0…
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BYD reviews
2026 BYD Sealion 7 Performance review (video)
The BYD Sealion 7 sits in the sweet spot of the Australian market at the moment, where electric SUVs are quickly shifting from niche to mainstream, partly due to record-high petrol prices. Going with the Performance variant provides strong outputs…
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Volvo
Volvo Australia slashes prices on EX30 & EX40 by up to $11,000
Volvo Australia has announced some impressive price cuts for its small SUV range. Specifically, the EX30 and the EX40. It says the cuts are in preparation for the new EX60, suggesting it will come in at an attractive price. Sometimes…
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Hyundai
2027 Hyundai Staria, Staria Load update announced, hybrid added
Hyundai Australia is adding hybrid options for its Staria and Staria Load van range for 2027, giving buyers a more fuel efficient option. Two variants of the Staria Load commercial van are being offered with hybrid tech, including the based…
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Mercedes-Benz
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE/GLS revealed, inline-6 replaces 2.0T hybrid
In a move to try and keep relative in an increasingly competitive premium SUV market, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled heavily updated versions of its GLE, GLE Coupe, and flagship GLS models. While technically a mid-cycle facelift, sweeping revisions have been made…
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Land Rover
New Land Rover Freelander confirmed, stand-alone brand for electrified SUVs
You can’t accuse Jaguar Land Rover of skimping out when it comes to reviving classic nameplates. After a decade-long hiatus, the Freelander is officially coming back. But not as you know it. Instead of slotting into the existing Land Rover…