2026 Toyota RAV4 On Sale Without ANCAP Rating in Australia
Australia's top-selling SUV is in showrooms now, but without an ANCAP safety rating. Up to 15,000 buyers could sign before safety upgrades arrive in the second half of 2026.
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Nissan Australia Product Push: EV Ute, SUV and Sedan Coming
Nissan's executive has confirmed a raft of new models for Australia, most built through a Chinese partnership. The real question is which ones to take seriously and when.
The Return of the Honda Prelude: How to Play the Dealer Game in Australia
Order books for the 2026 Honda Prelude are open now at $65,000 drive-away, making it Australia's only hybrid sports coupe under $200,000. Before you sign, there's a pricing story Honda isn't leading with.
2026 MG S6 EV Confirmed for Australia, Likely From $50K
A direct rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 is heading to Australian showrooms around mid-2026, with an expected starting price that undercuts every comparable electric SUV on the market today.
Zeekr 9X PHEV and 7GT Electric Wagon Confirmed for Australia
Zeekr has confirmed two new models for Australia — the 9X PHEV luxury SUV and the 7GT electric wagon. Here's what buyers need to know before they land.
2026 Cupra Formentor Priced From $53,990 With Doubled PHEV Range
The 2026 Cupra Formentor arrives this month with five powertrains and a PHEV upgrade that makes the plug-in variant a genuine alternative to petrol for Australian buyers.
2026 Nissan X-Trail e-Power Hybrid Confirmed to Rival the Toyota RAV4
The next-generation Nissan X-Trail e-Power has been officially revealed, arriving as a direct rival to the incoming Toyota RAV4 hybrid. Buyers deciding between the two right now have more leverage than they might realise.
2026 Audi RS5 PHEV Priced From $179,900 in Australia, Cheaper Than BMW M3 AWD
The new Audi RS5 arrives as a plug-in hybrid priced below the BMW M3 AWD. Before you order one, three things deserve a closer look.
BYD Shark 6 Cab/Chassis Priced From $55,900 in Australia
Australia's best-selling PHEV ute just expanded into cab/chassis territory, giving tradies and fleet buyers what the Ford Ranger PHEV physically can't deliver. Here's what the three-model lineup now costs and what it means for buyers ready to act.
2027 Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid: Priced From $53,490
Australia's first hybrid commercial van has arrived with a price list and a trade-off that most buyers will not notice until it is too late. Here is what the announcement did not lead with, and how to decide whether diesel, hybrid, or electric is actually right for your operation.
Toyota C-HR Hybrid: Low Sales Give Buyers Real Leverage
Toyota is keeping the C-HR hybrid in Australia despite a 46.9% sales slump. With the electric version locked in for mid-2027 and dealers running below target, buyers have unusual leverage right now.
Hyundai Boulder Ute Confirmed for Australia, Due 2028
Hyundai has committed to bringing its first-ever pickup to Australia by 2028, and it says the wait will deliver something the segment hasn't seen before. Here's what that means for buyers shopping right now.