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2026 Farizon V7E electric van priced competitively for tradies
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Summary: Jameel Motors has unveiled pricing for the Farizon V7E electric commercial van, starting at $49,990 drive-away for the 50kWh model and $53,990 for the 66kWh variant. The city-focused van offers up to 329km range, 100kW DC fast-charging, and competes with vehicles like the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen Caddy, arriving locally from May.
Brands mentioned: Farizon, Jameel Motors, Kia, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Geely |
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2026 JAC Hunter PHEV reservations open from May
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Summary: JAC opens reservations for its Hunter plug-in hybrid ute on May 5, with showroom arrival expected mid-2026. The model boasts 360kW combined power output, making it the most powerful in its class, and features a five-star ANCAP safety rating. Early customers receive complimentary home chargers.
Brands mentioned: JAC, BYD, GWM, Ford, Holden |
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2026 Chery Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid adds entry front-wheel-drive variant for $7000 less
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Summary: Chery has introduced the Tiggo 9 Elite FWD, an entry-level plug-in hybrid SUV priced from $52,990, arriving May 2026. The front-wheel-drive variant undercuts the AWD model by $7000, featuring a 1.5L turbo-petrol engine, dual-electric motors, and 1250km total range.
Brands mentioned: Chery, Toyota, Sony, Apple |
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Polestar says privacy and reliability issues with public electric vehicle chargers need to be addressed
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Summary: Polestar Australia’s managing director Scott Maynard says public EV charger infrastructure needs stronger regulation to address privacy and reliability concerns. Whilst government-supported chargers have minimum standards including 98% uptime, privately funded stations lack such requirements, often forcing users to download apps and share personal data.
Brands mentioned: Polestar |
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Mazda welcomes more competition from Chinese brands
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Summary: Mazda Australia remains confident despite Chinese brands like BYD, MG, and GWM gaining market share. The Japanese manufacturer believes its established dealer network, brand recognition, and upcoming electric vehicles position it well to maintain its Top 3 sales ranking.
Brands mentioned: Mazda, BYD, MG, GWM, Tesla, Kia, Ford, Nissan |
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Oscar Piastri scores new one-of-a-kind McLaren 750S
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Summary: Oscar Piastri has received a bespoke McLaren 750S Spider finished in Casino Black with papaya accents honouring McLaren’s racing heritage. The convertible features a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 552kW, achieving 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. Priced from $654,600 plus on-road costs in Australia.
Brands mentioned: McLaren |
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2027 Genesis GV60 price and specs: Luxury EV now more affordable than ever
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Summary: The 2026 Genesis GV60 electric SUV arrives in Australian showrooms June 2026 with revised styling, larger 84kWh battery, and significantly reduced pricing from $88,300. The Advanced RWD variant offers 561km range, whilst the performance Magma AWD grade follows later.
Brands mentioned: Genesis, Nissan |
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2027 Hyundai Ioniq 3 confirmed for Australia before full reveal
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Summary: Hyundai Australia confirms the Ioniq 3 electric hatchback will arrive in early 2027, expanding the brand’s EV coverage to 96 per cent of the market. Details remain unconfirmed, though speculation suggests it’ll share the Kia EV3’s platform, offering 58kWh and 81kWh battery options with ranges up to 604km.
Brands mentioned: Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, MG, Toyota, Nissan |
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2026 Toyota Yaris Cross update revealed with RAV4 inspiration, Australia yet to be confirmed
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Summary: Toyota’s updated 2026 Yaris Cross hybrid city SUV features a RAV4-inspired grille and design tweaks, launching in Europe later this year. However, Australian availability remains unconfirmed due to different manufacturing sources—European models built in France, local versions from Japan.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Suzuki |
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Nissan eyes Tesla Model 3, Zeekr 7X competitors for Australia via Chinese partner
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Summary: Nissan is partnering with Chinese joint-venture Dongfeng to bring three electrified models to Australia within 12-18 months: the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute, NX8 SUV, and N7 sedan. These vehicles will compete against Tesla, BYD, and Zeekr, whilst helping Nissan meet local emissions standards and avoid substantial penalties.
Brands mentioned: Nissan, Tesla, BYD, Zeekr, Dongfeng, Mitsubishi, Mazda |