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.
Founder & Senior Automotive Editor
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Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
BYD Australia is paying $4,000 cashback including GST on named Sealion 7, Shark 6, Seal 6, Sealion 5, Sealion 6 and Sealion 8 variants. Orders close on 21 December 2026, with delivery due by 31 December 2026. It is not a new drive-away price and it does not stack with 0.99 per cent finance.
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
Hyundai Australia says the all-new Tucson is coming soon in 2027, describes it as a hybrid SUV and names an XRT, while warning that the images are an overseas model. A mid-2027 date, a hybrid-only grade list, a price and an Australian power figure are not on that page.
Waqas Afzal16 Min Read
The 2027 Tesla Model Y Performance now costs $84,900 in Australia after production moves from Germany to Shanghai, cutting $4500 from its price.
Waqas Afzal8 Min Read
Hyundai will not import the Ioniq 3 to Australia, reversing an early 2027 plan. Hyundai Australia told media that sourcing the hatch from Türkiye does not work in a price-sensitive small EV segment. No Australian price was ever published.
Waqas Afzal8 Min Read
Mitsubishi has detailed four Australian ASX VR-e grades for a late 2026 arrival, including a dual-motor GSR with 342 kW and a claimed 0 to 100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds. Price and an official Australian range are still unpublished.
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Kia's all-new Seltos is now a hybrid-only small SUV in Australia from $39,990 drive-away. Supply will hold sales to about 1000 a month at first, and an ANCAP rating is due in early 2027.
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
Ampol has signed a deal for its energy subsidiary to buy 100 per cent of Evie Networks for $225 million. ACCC clearance is still required, with completion targeted for the first half of 2027.
Waqas Afzal8 Min Read
Renault Australia lists Symbioz campaign drive-away prices from $35,990 for the Techno mild hybrid, $41,990 for the Techno full hybrid and $45,990 for Esprit Alpine, on new stock purchased and delivered by 31 December 2026.
Waqas Afzal14 Min Read
The 2027 Tesla Model 3 RWD now starts from $45,900 in Australia, cutting entry pricing by $9,000 while offering a 572 km WLTP range and Powershare.
Waqas Afzal13 Min Read
The first fully electric Range Rover Sport has been priced for Australia from $226,518 before on-road costs, with Dynamic HSE and Autobiography grades due in March 2027. Both share 405kW / 850Nm, an 118.5kWh battery, up to 609km WLTP range and 350kW DC charging.
Waqas Afzal10 Min Read
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i costs less to buy, while the electric version offers cheaper running on home electricity. We compare Australian prices, charging, servicing, and five-year budget scenarios to explain which powertrain makes financial sense for different drivers.
Waqas Afzal10 Min Read
Battery electric vehicles reached a record 27,089 sales in August 2026, taking 24.9% of Australia's new-vehicle market. Plug-in vehicles hit about 36% that month, while first-half BEV and PHEV sales together reached 25.8%.
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