William Stopford
VFACTS April 2026: Rising EV, PHEV demand boosts new-vehicle market, BYD takes second spot
EVs enjoyed a record share of the Australian new-vehicle market in April 2026, and their growth helped propel the market.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ex-Holden proving ground sold to defence contractor
The former Holden proving ground at Lang Lang has a new owner, and Chinese brands won’t be able to continue testing there.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia’s EV incentives extended, but they’re being wound back
Incentives for electric vehicles will be extended until 2027, then progressively wound back thereafter – but not removed entirely.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Zeekr planning more upmarket performance and luxury flagships
The global VP for Zeekr says the Chinese brand has aspirations to move further upmarket to challenge established performance and luxury models.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Zeekr 7X expected to dethrone Tesla Model Y as Australia's most popular EV
The Chinese auto brand reckons its popular 7X electric SUV is capable of 2000 sales per month in Australia, which would make it a sales leader.
4 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Isuzu denies D-Max, MU-X production move – report
Official government claims of Isuzu’s plans to shift D-Max ute and MU-X SUV production to Indonesia have been shut down by the automaker.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 JAC Hunter to be Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute, undercutting BYD Shark 6
The new JAC Hunter will replace the BYD Shark 6 as Australia’s cheapest PHEV dual-cab, despite class-leading power and benchmark towing chops.
4 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Suzuki Jimny update spied testing
New spy photos suggest Suzuki is preparing to update its popular Jimny off-roader, the current generation of which has been on sale since 2018.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Chery Q electric hatch set for Australia as cut-price BYD Atto 1 rival
The electric hatchback could be one of Australia's cheapest EVs when it arrives in local showrooms in 2027.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz now seen as ‘brands for the parents’ by Chinese buyers
A generational shift has led to established German brands now being seen by younger Chinese buyers as makers of cars for old people.
4 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BMW patents a ladder frame for EVs
Could BMW be developing a serious off-roading SUV? It's possible as the company has lodged a patent for a ladder frame EV chassis.
4 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 Lexus TZ teased ahead of large electric SUV's imminent reveal
Lexus is readying an all-electric three-row SUV, and the luxury take on the Toyota Highlander EV will be revealed in just a few days.
4 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Hyundai i20 N and i30 N hot hatches to bow out with a bang
Hyundai Australia is planning a special send-off for its high-performance N hatchbacks, both of which are set to leave showrooms next year.
4 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N price and specs
Hyundai's quickest production car ever has joined the local lineup, priced from $115,000 before on-road costs.
4 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Hyundai's N division is working on a cheaper performance EV
Hyundai is developing a lower-priced high-performance electric car, and has plans to make its battery-powered N models more accessible.
4 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander price and specs
Prices are up for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, and a new blackops variant of the popular mid-size SUV has rejoined the range after a brief hiatus.
4 Months Ago