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Your view of what’s moving Australia.
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Australia's only carbon-fibre wheel maker has clawed back from voluntary administration with new US private ownership. Geelong production stays, but the long-term Australian footprint depends on what happens next.
Cupra's updated plug-in hybrid Leon hatch arrives in Australia in June 2026, priced from $62,990 before on-roads. The Ve almost doubles its WLTP electric range to 123km, trades some peak power for usable battery capacity, and gets new design and tech upgrades.
Honda Australia has confirmed new Civic Type R stock for the second half of 2026, with order books reopening to customers who missed earlier batches. NVES emissions pressure is making the hot hatch harder to justify, and prices are creeping up with every allocation.
Toyota Australia has revealed a factory-fitted GVM upgrade for the 2026 HiLux range, priced at $4000. The option lifts payload by up to 435kg to a maximum 1525kg, and it is built into the truck in Thailand rather than retrofitted at the dealer.
Mercedes has revealed the first electric AMG built on a dedicated EV platform. The GT63 delivers 860kW, 2000Nm, 696km of WLTP range, and a 2.1-second 0-100km/h time. Local arrival is confirmed but timing and pricing are still under wraps.
Toyota Australia has confirmed a light running update for the rally-bred GR Yaris arriving in June 2026. Buyers get a redesigned motorsport-style steering wheel, retuned electric power steering, and Bridgestone Potenza tyres on the flagship GTS. Pricing holds at $55,490 before on-roads.
Volkswagen has revealed the 2027 ID. Polo GTI, the first GTI ever to drop combustion power. The electric hot hatch produces 166kW from a front-mounted motor, claims 6.8 seconds to 100km/h, and offers 424km of WLTP range. Australian arrival is under evaluation but not yet locked in.
Volvo has confirmed Australian pricing for the 2027 EX60 electric SUV. The rear-drive P6 starts at $86,990 before on-roads. The dual-motor P10 AWD lifts to $101,990 and undercuts both the BMW iX3 and Audi Q6 e-tron, with up to 660km of WLTP range.
New data confirms what social media has been buzzing about for months: car theft at Melbourne Airport is at record highs. Here's what the numbers really show, why push-button start cars are especially vulnerable, and how to leave yours parked at the airport without coming home to a problem.
Ford has reshuffled the Ranger PHEV line-up for 2026, with a new entry XL grade opening at $59,000 drive-away and a $20,000 discount over its launch price. Here's the buyer's breakdown of what's actually changed, what's been quietly removed, and how it stacks up against the BYD Shark 6.
Kia has done something rare for any car brand: publicly admitted that one of its newest models is missing the mark. The Tasman ute is getting short-term and mid-term changes well before its planned 2028 facelift. Here's what that means if you're considering one now, or waiting it out.
China is now the largest source of new cars sold in Australia, but the success story is far from uniform. BYD, GWM, MG and Chery are pulling ahead while a handful of newcomers are scraping for sales. Here's what the 2026 numbers really tell buyers.