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BYD Shark 6 range to expand, but SUV version ruled out

BYD Shark 6 range to expand, but SUV version ruled out

The addition of the Dynamic and Performance to BYD’s Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute lineup may just be the beginning.

Nissan to open first Nismo Performance Centre in Australia

Damion Smy

Nissan to open first Nismo Performance Centre in Australia

Australia’s passionate enthusiast base will see it spearhead a global expansion of Nissan’s performance sub-brand, with one of the first centres of its kind outside Japan.

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VW coy about ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo EV launches in Australia

James Wong

VW coy about ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo EV launches in Australia

Volkswagen's local execs won't confirm or rule out the all-electric ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo hatches yet, but are wary of the ultra-competitive EV market.

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Kia isn’t done updating its budget Picanto, at least not overseas

William Stopford

Kia isn’t done updating its budget Picanto, at least not overseas

Kia is adding new features to the Picanto in Korea, but in Australia it's taking away the GT-Line manual.

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Stellantis to launch 60 new models by 2030 in new turnaround plan

Derek Fung

Stellantis to launch 60 new models by 2030 in new turnaround plan

A new platform, 60 new models, and production of Chinese cars in Europe are all part of the new Stellantis turnaround plan.

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BYD’s boxy new large SUV confirmed with seven seats, likely for Australia

William Stopford

BYD’s boxy new large SUV confirmed with seven seats, likely for Australia

BYD has a new seven-seat large SUV for export markets, but while it's sized like a Sealion 8 it looks more like a Denza.

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Toyota eyeing RAV4-based ute as more car-like alternative to HiLux, Tacoma

Damion Smy

Toyota eyeing RAV4-based ute as more car-like alternative to HiLux, Tacoma

Toyota’s North American boss says dealers want a smaller ute based on the popular RAV4 SUV, with Toyota Australia saying it’s also open to the idea.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee: Fastest production petrol ute considered for Australia

Ben Zachariah

2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee: Fastest production petrol ute considered for Australia

Ram has unveiled a new range of V8-powered high-performance pickups, and they’re under consideration for Australia.

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Volkswagen Tayron, Tiguan PHEVs launch with significantly reduced drive-away pricing

James Wong

Volkswagen Tayron, Tiguan PHEVs launch with significantly reduced drive-away pricing

The VW Tiguan and Tayron eHybrid SUVs are arriving in Australia with sharp drive-away pricing, undercutting rivals from Toyota and Mitsubishi.

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Jeep parent Stellantis partnering with Jaguar Land Rover on vehicle development

William Stopford

Jeep parent Stellantis partnering with Jaguar Land Rover on vehicle development

Stellantis and JLR have agreed to look for synergies across product and technology development for the US market.

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William Stopford

BYD Seal 7: Chinese brand set to offer another PHEV sedan in Australia

BYD looks set to introduce a second mid-size plug-in hybrid sedan in SUV-hungry Australia with the Seal 7.

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Honda's racing division could spice up Australian showrooms

Josh Nevett

Honda's racing division could spice up Australian showrooms

Honda is following Hyundai and Toyota with a dedicated performance arm, and Australian executives want to bring it here.

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James Wong

Volkswagen says its new PHEVs are bringing back customers who left the brand

Volkswagen's local product boss says customers who may have left the brand are coming back now that it has plug-in hybrid SUVs on sale in Australia.

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Volvo CEO thinks buyers will return to wagons

Derek Fung

Volvo CEO thinks buyers will return to wagons

Wagons only made up five per cent of Volvo's global sales in 2025, but the brand's CEO is forecasting some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Damion Smy

Australian wheel maker Carbon Revolution rebounds as private company

After significant losses, Australia’s world-leading wheel manufacturer has reformed as a private company under US ownership.

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2027 Volvo EX60 pricing: New electric SUV undercuts Audi, BMW rivals in Australia

Ben Zachariah

2027 Volvo EX60 pricing: New electric SUV undercuts Audi, BMW rivals in Australia

Australian pricing for the Volvo EX60 has been announced, with two variants of the electric mid-size SUV to be offered at its launch in late 2026.

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Entry-level Volvo EX60, high-performance P12, Cross Country under evaluation

Ben Zachariah

Entry-level Volvo EX60, high-performance P12, Cross Country under evaluation

Volvo is considering a new entry-level EX60 variant, along with the high-performance P12 and the Cross Country soft-roader.

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