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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Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled Range Rover Sport SUVs built between 2023 and 2026 because cracks may be present in the rear subframe. Here is what owners need to know.
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The GWM Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid dual-cab is reaching dealers now. A launch bonus ending 30 November cuts the Lux to $47,990 drive-away for ABN holders, making it the cheapest plug-in hybrid ute in Australia.
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Chery Group's new upmarket brand Lepas has priced its first Australian model, the L6 Signature electric SUV, from $47,990 before on-road costs, with a 65kWh battery and 440km of range.
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The first plug-in hybrid GLE sold in Australia is on sale now in SUV and Coupé form, pairing a six-cylinder petrol engine with a 25.7kWh battery for up to 91km of electric driving.
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Which hatchback or small car has the lowest running costs in Australia? This guide compares seven small cars on official fuel or energy figures and published capped price servicing, from the 3.5 L/100km Toyota Yaris Hybrid and Suzuki Swift Hybrid to the BYD Atto 1 and Dolphin electric hatches. An ownership cost table and a simple formula show what each would cost you to fuel or charge each year.
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The 2026 Mini Cooper starts at $41,990 before on-road costs for the Cooper C Core 3-Door and runs to $67,990 for the JCW Favoured Convertible, with the electric Cooper SE from $58,990. This guide lists every petrol, convertible and electric grade, explains the C, S, SE and JCW badges and the Core, Classic, Favoured and JCW Sport trims, and compares power, range and charging. It also covers current Mini finance offers, warranty and the rivals worth cross shopping.
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Demand for the retro Honda Super-One has outstripped supply in Australia. Its first 500-car allocation is sold out in purple and running low in other colours, and Honda is chasing more stock.
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The first shipments of the all-new GWM Haval H7 have landed in Australia. The boxy AWD SUV starts under $50,000 drive-away in hybrid form, with a 320kW PHEV and deliveries due within two weeks.
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Stellantis Australia has recalled 1,394 MY23 WL Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs because a software fault could delay side airbag deployment in a crash. Here is what owners need to do.
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BYD will reveal the second-generation Atto 1 in China on 20 October. It grows to 4205mm, switches to rear-wheel drive and adds a fifth seat. Here is what it could mean for Australia's cheapest EV.
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Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard cuts the CO2 target for utes and vans from 210 g/km in 2025 to 150 g/km in 2027, and some brands have indicated diesel prices could rise as a result. This guide explains the official targets and penalty formula, which models such as the HiLux, Ranger and Prado are most exposed, and what plug-in hybrid alternatives cost. It ends with clear advice on whether to buy now or wait, noting that no price rise is confirmed.
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BMW Australia publishes a $79,900 drive away price for the iX1 xDrive30 Sport Collection, and this guide explains what you get and how it compares with the longer range eDrive20. It covers range, charging, performance, warranty and servicing using BMW Australia's own figures, plus Luxury Car Tax, novated leasing and on-road costs. A rivals table helps you shortlist other compact and mid size electric SUVs.
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