Founder and Senior Automotive Editor at AussieMotor, covering automotive news, new car launches, vehicle pricing, buying guides, reviews, and market insights. I oversee editorial quality, fact-checking, SEO, and content strategy, with a focus on providing accurate, practical information that helps car buyers make better informed decisions.
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Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Isuzu's new 150kW and 500Nm 2.2-litre bi-turbo diesel beats the 3.0-litre for power and economy, but Isuzu Ute Australia says it is Thai-market only with no local plans announced.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Ferrari's first electric car has reportedly appeared on the federal vehicle register, clearing it for sale here. It is priced at $991,446 before on-road costs, with deliveries expected late 2027.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Chery plans to swap plug-in hybrids for range-extender EVs in Europe from 2027 and says Australia could follow around 2028 as emissions targets tighten. No local model or date is confirmed.
Waqas Afzal2 Min Read
Hyundai's limited i30 Sedan N Monochrome costs $60,500 before on-road costs, $5000 more than the Premium with sunroof. Only 200 are coming from November, with most fitted with the DCT.
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MG's first electric ute is now in showrooms from $78,990 before on-road costs. Here is what the dual-motor U9 EV offers, how it compares with the HiLux BEV and Musso EV, and the towing maths buyers should check.
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More Australians are charging in public car parks late at night. Here is a practical safety checklist, what the federal charging guidance says about lighting and CCTV, who it covers, and what nobody has measured yet.
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Toyota will put $4000 towards the deposit on a new or demo HiLux SR5 4x4 financed through Toyota Finance until 31 December 2026. We explain who qualifies, which variants count and what to check before you sign.
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Leapmotor is studying a hybrid B03X for markets including Australia, while the battery-electric small SUV prepares to arrive from $29,990 drive-away.
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The 2027 Renault Megane E-Tech returns to Australia from $55,990 with a 67kWh LFP battery, 480km WLTP range and faster 165kW charging.
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Australia is on track for its highest annual road death total since 2010. Here is what the latest official data shows and why the figures need context.
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Chery has confirmed plans for an Australian research and development centre that would use local engineers to tune future vehicles for Australian roads, weather and buyer expectations.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
The new GWM Haval H7 is now on sale in Australia with hybrid and plug-in hybrid power, standard all-wheel drive and introductory pricing from $45,990 drive-away.
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