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The updated MY26.50 Ford Ranger and Everest entry-level diesel loses 29kW and 95Nm against the engine it replaces. Ford insists the single-turbo 2.0-litre is more responsive, more refined and more efficient, while quietly walking away from the troubled wet-belt design. Here's what the change actually means for Australian buyers.
LDV Australia has recalled 8,643 examples of the 2019-2023 Deliver 9 over a low-pressure fuel delivery line defect that could allow fuel to leak and potentially cause a vehicle fire. The recall supersedes an earlier 11,962-vehicle action from November 2024. Affected owners should book a free inspection with their nearest authorised LDV dealer.
LDV has fast-tracked the eDeliver 5 to Australian showrooms with a $47,990 drive-away introductory price for ABN holders, more than $20,000 cheaper than the next electric van on sale. Three body styles, up to 335km of WLTP range and a five-year warranty give fleets and tradies a real reason to look past diesel.
Land Rover's CEO has confirmed a radical direction change for the next Discovery, with the model now Land Rover's worst seller in Australia. The reboot will need to fight the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and the incoming Chery-backed Freelander sub-brand.
Cupra has confirmed its sharply-styled Tindaya electric SUV concept will reach production, setting up a direct fight with the BMW iX3 and incoming Volvo EX60. Australian availability remains unclear, but the brand is expanding quickly.
BMW will farewell the current M3 with a lightweight, manual-only CS Handschalter. It is the lightest M3 ever built, but Australian buyers will not see it. Here is what that means for the broader M3 market locally.
Honda has put a price on its first EV for the Australian market. The Super-One launches in Japan from the equivalent of $30,000, and Australian arrival is locked in for the second half of 2026 to chase BYD Dolphin and Hyundai Inster buyers.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has thrown public support behind Australian EV manufacturing, mourning the loss of Holden in the process. The reality on the ground is more nuanced, but a small local industry is quietly still alive.
Ferrari's first electric car has finally landed, and it does not look like any Ferrari before it. The Luce pairs Jony Ive's design hand with 772kW, 990Nm and a 122kWh battery. Here is what it means for Australian buyers.
Nissan's Nismo arm is expanding outside of Japan for the first time, opening an Australian Performance Centre in Victoria to support R32, R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R restoration. Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland will follow.
The 2026 BYD Atto 5, a larger successor to the Atto 3 already confirmed for New Zealand, is unlikely to come to Australia. BYD says it would cannibalise the Sealion 7. Here is what that decision means for Aussie EV buyers and BYD's future lineup.
Kia has publicly conceded the Tasman ute has not performed as hoped in Australia and promised changes are coming much sooner than 2028. Styling tweaks, new powertrains and a possible hybrid are on the table. Here is what it means for buyers eyeing a Tasman in 2026.