Subaru joins EV push-back after massive losses joining Honda and Ford in delaying important electric car plans
Subaru delays independent EV development as global carmakers reassess electric vehicle strategies amid slower adoption.
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Price of the 2026 Kia Tasman ute cut by up to $15,000 as brand tries to boost sales of the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival
Kia cuts Tasman ute prices by up to $15,000 to boost sluggish sales against Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
New 2027 Land Rover Discovery model in the works to take on 2026 Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Chery’s incoming Freelander sub-brand
Land Rover plans a radical redesign of its next-generation Discovery SUV to reverse declining sales.
Jeep turns to China for help as embattled 4WD brand sinks in the sales charts in the face of GWM Tank 300 and BYD Shark 6
Jeep partners with Chinese carmaker Dongfeng to produce new models from 2027, targeting revival of struggling sales.
2027 Ford Ranger Hybrid price slashed in new update as plug-in hybrid 4WD struggles to shake 2026 BYD Shark 6 dominance
Ford cuts Ranger Hybrid prices by $12,990 as BYD Shark 6 dominates electrified ute market.
2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI to be fully electric and take on petrol rivals like Hyundai i20 N and Toyota GR Yaris, with potential for Australian launch
Volkswagen's new ID. Polo GTI goes fully electric, targeting petrol hot hatch rivals with impressive performance.
GWM confirms new Tank 800 for Australia to rival the 2026 Toyota LandCruiser and Denza B8
GWM's Tank 800 full-sized SUV arrives in Australia before June 2026, featuring electrified V8 power and off-road capability.
A Volkswagen Transporter might be a better recreational vehicle than a 2026 Ford Ranger, so it might be time to re-think that ute purchase | Opinion
Vans are increasingly challenging utes as the preferred adventure vehicle for Australian road trippers.
Australian door opens for 2026 Toyota LandCruiser FJ as big engine news breaks for budget-friendly 4WD rival to Suzuki Jimny: reports
Toyota's Indian factory could enable hybrid LandCruiser FJ for Australia by 2029.
Payback time? Why legacy brands Mazda, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia could be about to beat China at its own game | Opinion
Legacy brands partner with Chinese manufacturers to master affordable EV and PHEV production.
New 2026 Toyota RAV4 and HiLux could be the new Holden Commodore, and not in a good way | Opinion
Toyota's market share plummets as Chinese brands BYD, Chery and GWM gain ground with competitive EVs and hybrids.
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GWM confirms big ute with V8 hybrid power to battle US pick-up trucks such as 2026 Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado
GWM readies full-sized V8 hybrid ute to challenge Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado globally.
Early facelift for 2027 GWM Haval H7 as the mid-size SUV gets a more appealing look to better take on 2028 BYD Sealion 8 and Chery Tiggo 8
GWM launches redesigned 2027 Haval H7 with three-row seating and PHEV powertrain to rival BYD Sealion 8.
Honda cancels electric car plans to focus on hybrids from 2027 to potentially join the 2027 Honda CR-V and ZR-V in Australia
Honda ditches electric cars to focus on hybrids from 2027, with 15 new models planned by 2030.
Nissan bounces off rock bottom as embattled brand posts promising sales figures of new 2026 Frontier Pro, Leaf, and upcoming Kicks
Nissan bounces back with promising sales of new Frontier Pro, Leaf, and upcoming models.
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New 2027 XPeng X9 approved for sale in Australia to compete with 2026 Kia Carnival, Zeekr 009 and BYD’s Denza D9 as new electric people mover option
XPeng X9 electric people mover approved for Australian sale, competing with Kia Carnival and BYD Denza D9.
BYD could add even more models to its line-up with Denza D9 twinning BYD M9 and massive V9 approved by the Australian government
BYD gains Australian approval for M9 hybrid people mover and V9 electric van.
2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider price revealed as keen new rival to Ford Ranger Tremor and Isuzu D-Max Blade
Mitsubishi's 2026 Triton Raider launches June at $74,990, targeting off-road ute buyers.
New Denza B5 and B8 4WDs in China now have 1500kW flash charging capabilities, which could put final nail in the coffin of 2026 Nissan Patrol and new Pajero
BYD's Denza B5 and B8 plug-in hybrids now support 1500kW flash charging, recharging 0-97% in nine minutes.
New special edition variants of 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-300 and E53 AMG land in Australia to rival BMW 5-Series and M5
Mercedes-Benz launches E53 Dark Carbon and E300 AMG Night special editions in Australia.
