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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A federal recall covers 263 Forthing SX5GEV Electric SUVs because a high-voltage drive-motor cable may be damaged and cause a loss of motive power. Owners are being offered a free inspection and repair.
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Ford Australia has recalled 1085 Ranger and Everest models with the 10.1-inch centre screen because it can go blank and stop showing the reversing camera image.
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Tesla Australia is offering up to $4050 off new Model 3 and Model Y stock cars and a trade-in bonus of up to $2000, with orders and deliveries required by 31 December 2026.
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The Transport Workers Union wants a Human Driver Guarantee that would make robotaxi operators keep at least 95 per cent of jobs for human drivers during early rollout in Australia.
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Fiat and Abarth passenger car stock in Australia has largely sold out, and Stellantis has no plans to order more 500e hatches while it reviews future models. Fiat Professional vans are not affected.
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Mini Australia’s JCW Lucky 13 Edition celebrates 60 years since the 1966 Gallaher 500 win at Mount Panorama, with just 26 cars priced from $71,990 before on-road costs and deliveries from early 2027.
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Honda and Mitsubishi have signed an agreement for a Honda ute based on the Triton, due in South-East Asia in 2028, but Honda Australia has not confirmed it will be sold here.
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The 2027 Mazda CX-30 is on sale from $34,760 before on-road costs with two new G25 grades, ventilated seats and more safety tech, but all-wheel drive is now limited to the G25 Astina.
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The updated 2027 Mazda 3 hatch and sedan are on sale now from $31,910 before on-road costs, with a $300 rise, a bigger touchscreen on entry grades, smarter AEB and a new Aero Grey paint.
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Tesla has told Australian and New Zealand reservation holders that plans to build the Cybertruck for both markets have been discontinued, with $150 deposits to be refunded in full.
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The electric iCaur V25 is expected to launch the Chery-owned brand in Australia in early 2027, possibly by the end of the first quarter, with the larger V27 range-extender SUV expected next.
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The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake wagon is on sale in Australia from $70,800 for the CLA 200 mild hybrid and $72,990 for the CLA 200 electric, with showroom arrivals due in January 2027.
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