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One in every five new cars sold in Australia in May 2026 was a battery electric vehicle, a new record. Combined with hybrids and plug-in hybrids, electrified vehicles now account for 46 per cent of all sales. The market is shifting faster than most buyers realise.
Leapmotor's mid-size electric SUV is being updated with a larger battery, a redesigned face and an overhauled interior. With Australian C10 sales sitting well below rivals like the BYD Sealion 7 and Geely EX5, buyers now have real leverage on current stock while they wait to see what the refresh brings.
4x4 ute sales are down 18 per cent year-to-date in 2026, even as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux posted monthly improvements in May. New data from the FCAI points to a structural shift in what Australian buyers are prioritising, and it has implications for anyone shopping, trading in, or competing in the segment.
Audi has revealed the Nuvolari, a 736kW V8 hybrid supercar that replaces the iconic R8 as the brand's halo model. Limited to 499 units globally and priced at around $940,000, it sets a new benchmark for Audi performance — and targets Ferrari and Lamborghini directly.
Large SUV sales are falling in Australia in 2026 — down 11 per cent in the under-$80K segment and 13 per cent in the over-$80K tier — while eight new models have entered the category. For buyers who have the Toyota LandCruiser Prado or Ford Everest on their shortlist, here's what the market data actually means.
Ford's senior executives have opened the door to a four-door Mustang sedan, with one exec noting the nameplate could expand again. For Australian buyers who've been waiting for a proper Ford sedan, here's what the intel suggests — and why it's not a done deal.
A Melbourne design studio called CarVibe has released concept renderings for a 'Correction Kit' to address the Kia Tasman's controversial styling. For buyers sitting on the fence, here's what the kit changes and whether it's worth waiting for.
Rolls-Royce has updated its Spectre electric coupe with an 18 per cent range boost to 628km, faster charging, and a new battery cell technology borrowed from parent company BMW. For buyers in the ultra-luxury EV space, here's what the Series II changes — and what stays the same.
The next-generation Toyota Corolla Cross is reportedly due around 2028, wearing Baby RAV4 styling, a TNGA-C platform carrying hybrid and likely PHEV power, and a projected starting price near $40,000 before on-road costs. Here's everything that's known and what it means for buyers shopping the compact SUV segment now.
Cupra Australia has recalled 169 Terramar SUVs sold in 2025 over a dual software fault affecting power steering and driver safety systems. The steering issue makes cornering significantly harder; the ADAS fault can disable Emergency Assist without warning. Here's what owners need to do.
Lexus Australia has recalled 2,593 GX 550, UX 300h and UX 300e vehicles over a software fault that can prevent critical warning lights from displaying during startup. Here's what owners need to do and what it means if you're shopping one now.
Kia Australia has recalled 1,180 Picanto hatchbacks built from 2020 to 2023 due to a manufacturing defect where the fuel feed tube may lack sufficient clearance from a battery sensor wire, creating a fire risk. The fix is free and must be carried out at an authorised Kia dealer.