Damion Smy
Lepas L6: Chery’s new electric SUV priced from $47,990 in Australia
Pricing for the first 'premium' model from Chery's new Lepas brand has been confirmed ahead of arrivals in showrooms next month.
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James Wong
Deepal teases S05, S07 updates for Australia – and they may include extended-range options
Deepal says the "next phase" of its product rollout will be announced "in the coming weeks", including updates for the S05 and S07 electric SUVs.
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Damion Smy
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e PHEV priced for Australia
A new plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes-Benz GLE large luxury SUV is now on sale in Australia, in both wagon and 'coupe' forms.
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Elle Baillieu
The IM5 offers serious value for money
SPONSORED: Why the IM5 electric sedan from IM Motors is a must-drive if you’re in the market for a Tesla Model 3 or BYD Seal.
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Derek Fung
Hemi V8 returning to the Dodge Charger in 2027 – report
Dodge is reportedly stuffing a supercharged Hellcat V8 back into the Charger, and it will debut some time in 2027.
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James Wong
Avatr, Nevo could beat sister brand Deepal to PHEV/EREV tech in Australia
Plug-in hybrids and range-extender EVs are on the cards for Changan's Avatr and Nevo brands in Australia "sooner rather than later".
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Damion Smy
Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled
Stellantis Australia is recalling nearly 1400 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over a fault that could delay side airbag deployment.
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Damion Smy
Chery Omoda 5 sales stopped in Malaysia following rear axle failure
Malaysia has suspended new registrations of the small SUV after another axle failure. Chery says no similar incidents have been reported in Australia.
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James Wong
BYD Sealion 8 goes EV in Paris with 650km of range
BYD is bringing an electric version of the Sealion 8 family SUV to Europe, debuting its new flagship at the Paris motor show ahead of a 2027 launch.
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Damion Smy
Honda hikes service prices by 40 per cent, but spares Super-One EV
Honda has increased capped-price service costs for new petrol and hybrid vehicles purchased from this month, but not the Super-One electric hatch.
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CarExpert
Toyota RAV4 tops CarExpert's most popular new cars in September 2026
Australia's favourite SUV returned to the top of CarExpert's new-car sales rankings last month, as Chinese brands continue to attract strong interest.
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Damion Smy
Ford F-150 Lariat Black Edition released – with a catch
The Black Edition treatment has been applied to older examples of the F-150 Lariat pickup to help move stock from Ford dealers across Australia.
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Derek Fung
Renault E-Space: Retro people mover concept unveiled in Paris
The Renault range might gain another retro-styled EV, but the company is focussing first on critical new SUVs.
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James Wong
Changan design boss says Chinese designs have "no legacy"... yet
VW's former design chief, who now is the chief executive advisor for China's Changan, says its brands can't do heritage-inspired designs like legacy automakers as they're still building theirs.
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James Wong
Polestar: 'Vegan' doesn't mean 'sustainable' when it comes to interior design
Polestar says natural leathers are here to stay in the brand's cabins as 'vegan' trim isn't as sustainable as one might think, given their reliance on fossil fuels in their production.
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James Wong
Deepal parent confirms new Chinese brand for Australia – UPDATE
Changan will launch its Nevo brand in Spain next year, and it has plans to expand into other European markets and potentially Australia.
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