Car News
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New entry-level GAC AION UT short-range variant confirmed
Chinese manufacturer GAC has confirmed it will introduce a new short-range variant of the AION UT electric hatchback in Australia in late 2026. The incoming model is engineered to compete directly at the budget end of the EV segment, lowering…
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2027 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e confirmed for Australia as new electric SUV
Mitsubishi will return to the fully electric vehicle market in Australia later this year with the new 2027 ASX VR-e, due to arrive during the fourth quarter of 2026. The new small electric SUV has been developed in partnership with…
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2027 GWM Cannon gets Hi4-T plug-in (PHEV) option, 310kW
GWM is expanding its electrified ute range in Australia with a new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The new option sits alongside the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, giving GWM two separate plug-in hybrid utes in Australia. Power comes from…
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VFACTS: July 2026 new car sales results for Australia
July VFACTS for 2026 revealed it was a quiet month on the surface – total sales barely moved – but underneath, BYD has posted another huge gain and Geely has exploded more than sevenfold on the back of two new…
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2027 Nissan Patrol initial specs confirmed for Australia, lands Q1 next year
Nissan has confirmed its all-new Y63 Patrol will arrive in Australia during the first quarter of 2027, with order books set to open later this month. Prices are yet to be announced. The seventh-generation large SUV introduces a new twin-turbo…
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero live axle rear suspension & S-AWC confirmed
Mitsubishi has released more details of the next-generation, 2027 Pajero ahead of its global debut later this year, confirming the large SUV will utilise a ladder-frame chassis and live axle rear suspension, and feature the brand’s Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC)…
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Smart previews new #2 urban EV via Melbourne street art
Smart has launched an unconventional global marketing campaign ahead of the official October debut of its #2 electric vehicle, utilising street art to preview the production design of the urban two-seater. As part of a coordinated rollout across four continents,…
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2026 Honda Super-ONE price confirmed to start from $36,900
Honda Australia has confirmed the price of its first dedicated fully electric vehicle, with the new Super-ONE set to arrive from $36,900 drive-away. Available in two variants, the entry model is priced from $36,900, while the Two-Tone grade adds a…
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Hyundai celebrates 40 years in Australia since its first Excel in 1986
Hyundai is celebrating 40 years in Australia this month, marking the milestone with more than 2.2 million vehicles sold since the brand first arrived with local showrooms in 1986. The company traces its Australian beginnings to a single dealership in…