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Australian drivers want physical buttons back as touchscreens linked to crashes
A global survey has found Australian drivers are especially critical of touchscreens, adding to calls for more physical buttons in cars.
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ANCAP awards five-star safety ratings to Chinese trio, but dings two for lack of physical buttons
“We want to see carmakers bring back buttons for the functions drivers use every day,” said the independent auto safety organisation.
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How long Chinese auto brands have been in Australia
GWM’s latest anniversary campaign is a reminder that several Chinese brands have Australian histories stretching back well over a decade.
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GAC S7 heading to Australia as Kia Sorento PHEV rival
After launching a plug-in hybrid people mover, GAC now plans to target the higher-volume large SUV segment in Australia with a new PHEV SUV.
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Seatbelt pretensioners: What are they and how do they work?
GAC came under fire this week for removing the safety feature from its Emzoom small SUV, but how important are seatbelt pretensioners?
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GAC walks back safety feature deletion after backlash
After being criticised by safety authority ANCAP for removing a key feature, GAC has confirmed it'll be added to its new entry-level Emzoom Premium.
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“Retrograde step”: Chinese brand urged to reconsider deleting crucial safety feature
Independent safety authority ANCAP has criticised Chinese newcomer GAC for deleting a key safety feature.
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Australia has a new cheapest SUV
GAC has shaved $4000 off the price of its small Emzoom SUV, making it Australia's equal-cheapest SUV alongside the MG ZS Vibe.
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GAC people mover to swap one BMW name for another in Australia
The GAC M8 people mover is set to get a new name in Australia after a clash with a BMW model prompted the Chinese brand to rethink its local approach.
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GAC bringing cheaper Emzoom, could become one of Australia’s cheapest SUVs
GAC is introducing a cheaper version of its Emzoom small SUV, but it's unclear how much it'll cost – or whether it'll become Australia's cheapest SUV.
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One of Australia's most affordable electric hatchbacks will soon be even cheaper
GAC Australia has confirmed its Aion UT electric hatch lineup will be joined by a cheaper, shorter-range entry-level variant before the end of 2026.
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More affordable new GAC Aion UT variant to be one of Australia's cheapest EVs
GAC will add a lower-priced version of its Aion UT electric hatch to Australian showrooms by the end of 2026.
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GAC Australia beats its own sales target, eyes BYD and Toyota with at least 10 new models
More than six months after its Australian launch, GAC says local acceptance of Chinese auto brands has helped it sell more cars than it forecast.
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Australia's 10 cheapest SUVs in 2026
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Best electric cars for families in 2026
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Zombie car brands are launching in Europe, selling Chinese cars
A historic but long dormant Italian nameplate is being dusted off, to be used first on a Chinese GAC with a red leather interior and a new grille.
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