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GWM says its new 3.0-litre diesel will help it reach a top-five sales ranking in Australia, even as electric vehicle sales climb.

As it adds a new diesel engine and more plug-in hybrids across its Cannon range, GWM says Aussies aren’t ready for an all-electric ute just yet.

The local boss of Hongqi, which will be known as HQ in Australia, says the brand will take market share from established luxury players including Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover and BMW.

Price cuts apply across the electrified Transit Custom range, while the E-Transit Custom gains a larger battery and all versions add onboard power.

HQ (aka Hongqi) will reveal its first Australian model, the E-HS9 SUV, next month, but has confirmed two more SUVs and foreshadowed a sedan for its local lineup.

A plug-in hybrid powertrain will replace the current diesel engine in Ford’s people mover from early next year, with only minor price increases.

Ram Trucks Australia says the Ram 2500 Warlock, the first Hemi V8-powered pickup in local showrooms since 2024, marks the start of a new era.

The boss of Ram Trucks Australia says Australia’s relatively new emissions legislation could push prices up, although their impact remains uncertain.

The Ram Dakota is scheduled to enter production in 2028 as a Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival – and the brand’s global product and sales chief says it would make sense for Australia.

Ram Trucks Australia said it will struggle to meet initial demand for the high-performance TRX SRT when it reaches local showrooms early next year.

The Hemi V8 has returned to Australia in the Ram 2500 Warlock, but the brand says six-cylinder engines will remain in its core models, with further V8 options focused on high-performance variants such as the 1500 TRX.

The famous Hemi V8 is returning to Ram’s Australian lineup for the first time in almost two years, under the bonnet of the heavy-duty 2500 Warlock.

Chery’s only electric vehicle gets a fresh look and more standard equipment for 2027 as it looks to make further inroads in the small electric SUV segment.

Tesla owners who subscribe to Full Self-Driving (Supervised) could pay less for insurance under an Australian-first change from Zurich.

A nationwide cashback offer has reduced the MG 4 Urban’s starting price to $29,990 drive-away nationwide.

Discounted pricing for the XUV 3XO small SUV sees it match the Chery Tiggo 4 as the cheapest SUV available in Australia.