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MG has rolled out the 2026 S6 EV from $49,990 drive-away, claiming more range than a similarly-equipped Tesla Model Y RWD for thousands less. With dual-motor AWD also on the menu, it is now the lowest-priced mid-size electric SUV with a genuine 530km claimed range on the Australian market.
A new Supercheap Auto and YouGov study reveals 64 per cent of Australian drivers have skipped or are considering skipping routine vehicle maintenance, with 40 per cent of those drivers still highly confident their cars are roadworthy. Driver Safety Australia has called the confidence gap a genuine road safety issue.
The Australian sedan segment has been hammered by the SUV boom over the past decade, but a new wave of Chinese plug-in hybrids and EVs is bringing buyers back. The 2026 Toyota Camry is about to face off against the BYD Seal, the just-launched Seal 6 PHEV, and the incoming Geely Emgrand. Here's what is actually happening at the bottom of the sedan market.
JAC has confirmed the Hunter PHEV ute will launch in Australia under $50,000, making it the cheapest plug-in hybrid ute on sale. Here's a head-to-head comparison against the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV, the three big incumbents JAC is taking aim at.
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.