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Your view of what’s moving Australia.
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The reborn Honda Prelude topped Australia's sports car chart in its very first month, outselling the Ford Mustang. But a launch-month spike is a warning as much as a win. Here is what it means for your wallet and when the smart money waits.
May 2026 handed Australian buyers the clearest signal yet that the market is shifting. Tesla's Model Y topped every other car on the road, EVs smashed a fresh share record, and Toyota's grip slipped hard. Here is what the data really means when you walk into a dealership.
BMW will cease production of the current G80 M3 in February 2027. An 18-month gap follows before the new petrol version arrives, and neither the electric nor the replacement petrol M3 will offer a manual gearbox. For Australian performance buyers, the clock is running.
Ford's marketing director has called rival brands' Australian suspension and steering tuning programs a marketing ploy, arguing they are insignificant compared to the depth of Ford's own local engineering. The comments arrive as Chinese rivals close in on Ranger and Everest territory.
Electric car sales in Australia surged in March and April as Middle East conflict drove petrol prices above $2 a litre. MG says that spike has now settled. But buyer interest in EVs remains higher than it was before the conflict began.
Toyota has led Australian new car sales since 2003 and shows no signs of slowing. But a handful of global models it refuses to bring here could make its already dominant position nearly untouchable. From a Corolla wagon to a proper people mover, Australian buyers are being denied genuine alternatives.
Australia's domestic intelligence agency has told politicians and public servants to avoid sensitive discussions inside connected cars. With 93 per cent of new vehicles expected to be internet-connected by 2031, the warning has implications beyond Canberra.
The monocoque, car-based ute is making a comeback in Australia, and it is being led by Chinese brands and ambitious global players. Here is what is coming and whether any of it is right for you.
BYD Australia is running a limited EOFY finance offer across four plug-in hybrid models, including the Shark 6 Premium ute and the Sealion 5, 6 and 8. The 1.88 per cent comparison rate runs until 29 June, with delivery required by 30 June.
Hyundai has filed a patent for a shift-by-wire gear selector that could bring a physical gear stick back to its performance EVs and hybrids. The move reflects a growing push to give electric performance cars a more tactile, analogue feel.
China learned to build cars by partnering with Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. Now those same legacy brands are partnering with Chinese manufacturers to build cheaper, more competitive products. For Australian buyers, the implications are significant.
The next Lotus Esprit will run a bespoke V8 developed by Horse, the Geely-Renault powertrain joint venture. Lotus has abandoned its all-EV plan, and the implications reach well beyond the brand's own showroom.