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BYD has revealed its smallest plug-in hybrid yet, the Dolphin G, designed for European markets as a rival to the Toyota Yaris and MG 3. BYD Australia has confirmed the model is not part of its current local strategy, but the right-hand-drive UK availability means the door is not closed forever.
Cost and range concerns around electric vehicles are easing in Australia according to a new Savvy study, yet a growing majority of buyers still want their next car to run on petrol or diesel. Here is what the third edition of the report says about EV adoption barriers in 2026, and what is genuinely changing on Australian showroom floors.
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.
Hyundai has confirmed an in-house-developed dual-cab ute will arrive in Australia before the end of the decade. The product looks impressive, but the market dynamics are stacked against it. The Kia Tasman's slow start, a shrinking ute segment, and a flood of cheap Chinese alternatives are exactly the headwinds Hyundai will need to navigate.
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.
Utes get all the adventure marketing, but a van quietly does the recreational job better for most weekend trips. Here is when a Volkswagen Transporter beats a Ford Ranger, and when it does not.
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.