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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The Geely Starray EM-i Inspire AWD adds a rear motor for 220kW and 412Nm, a 6.3 second sprint and up to 1,065km of combined range, priced from $44,990 before on-road costs.
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What do supercars really cost in Australia? This guide covers McLaren, Lamborghini, Lotus, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce models, from the Lotus Emira at $207,990 to a Rolls-Royce Phantom at about $1 million before on-road costs. It shows which prices are officially announced and which are price on application, flags conflicting data, and explains 2026-27 luxury car tax and on-road costs.
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The rear-drive Leapmotor B05 electric hatch is on sale from $35,990 drive-away, with up to 482km of WLTP range and a five-star ANCAP rating under the tougher 2026 test criteria.
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The Tesla Model Y costs from $58,900 before on-road costs for the Premium RWD to $84,900 for the Performance, with the Premium Long Range AWD at $68,900 and the six seat Model Y L at $74,900. Tesla puts the Performance at $91,415 drive away in NSW. This guide covers every grade's price, WLTP range, charging speed, specs, official running costs, luxury car tax and the rivals worth cross shopping.
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BMW Australia has more than 3,000 orders for the new iX3, but a proposed fringe benefits tax change from 1 April 2027 means timing now matters for novated lease buyers of the $89,900 iX3 40.
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Mazda Australia says the new CX-5 will not get a plug-in hybrid. Buyers who want to plug in are being directed to the CX-60 PHEV or the electric CX-6e, while a regular CX-5 hybrid is still coming.
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Isuzu Ute Australia has cancelled the battery electric D-Max, but says a dedicated team is working with Isuzu’s Earth Lab in Japan on lower-emission powertrains for future D-Max and MU-X models.
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The cheapest new petrol car in Australia is the MG3 Vibe at $19,990 drive away with MG's cashback, followed by the MG ZS Vibe at $22,990 and the Kia Picanto Sport automatic at $23,390. This petrol only guide ranks the cheapest non hybrid cars by official drive away price, with offer end dates, running costs and tips on getting the best deal before most offers end on 31 October 2026.
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Chery’s premium Exlantix brand, sold overseas as Exeed, will launch in Australia in 2027 with the ES GT shooting brake and ET SUV, offering electric and plug-in hybrid power.
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The updated Audi Q4 e-tron opens at $71,650 before on-road costs for both the SUV and Sportback, while the quattro versions drop to $81,650 and $83,250 ahead of first-half 2027 deliveries.
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The new Mazda CX-5 costs $39,990 to $54,990 before on-road costs across five grades, Pure, Evolve, Touring, GT SP and Akera, and Mazda advertises the G25 Pure from $43,990 drive away. This guide covers every grade's price and equipment, the 2.5 litre petrol AWD specs, fuel and running costs, safety and warranty, and how the CX-5 compares with its main medium SUV rivals.
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The BYD Atto 2 DM-i Essential is now $25,990 drive-away for orders placed by 24 December 2026 and delivered by 31 December, making it Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid.
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