Waqas Afzal

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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Kia EV6 Price in Australia 2026: Air to GT, Specs, Range and What You Pay

Waqas Afzal13 Min Read

The Kia EV6 starts at $72,660 before on-road costs for the Air and runs to $99,660 for the 478 kW GT, and this guide shows what each grade gives you for the money. It compares range, 800 volt charging, performance, warranty and equipment using Kia Australia's own figures, with Kia's drive away estimates by state. A rivals table helps you weigh it against the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and other electric SUVs.

Suzuki Ignis Price in Australia 2026: Run-Out Grades, Drive-Away Deals and What Is Still Available

Waqas Afzal12 Min Read

The Suzuki Ignis is still on sale from $25,135 drive away for the GL, $26,490 for the GLX and $27,690 for the Shadow, but it is a run out model sold from existing stock. This guide covers each grade, Suzuki's October 2026 offers, specs, fuel economy and safety equipment, and explains the AEB rules behind its run out. It also compares the Ignis with the Swift Hybrid, MG3, Kia Picanto and BYD Atto 1 so you can decide whether a leftover Ignis still makes sense.

BMW i5 Price in Australia 2026: eDrive40 vs M60 xDrive, Specs and What You Pay

Waqas Afzal13 Min Read

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is listed at $155,900 and the i5 M60 xDrive at $215,900 before on-road costs, and this guide explains what you get for the money. It compares range, charging, performance, warranty and equipment using BMW Australia's own figures, then covers Luxury Car Tax, stamp duty and other costs that shape the final drive away price. A rivals table helps you shortlist other luxury electric and electrified sedans.

XPeng G9L three-row SUV confirmed for Australia, with first deliveries targeted for early 2027

Waqas Afzal2 Min Read

XPeng has confirmed its new G9L large SUV for Australia. The six or seven-seat model comes as an electric or range-extender SUV, with local deliveries expected from early 2027 and pricing still to come.

Volkswagen ID. Tiguan revealed as the ID.4 and ID.5 replacement, expected in Australia in the first half of 2027

Waqas Afzal2 Min Read

Volkswagen has revealed the electric ID. Tiguan, which replaces both the ID.4 and ID.5. It offers up to 600km of WLTP range and is expected in Australia in the first half of 2027, though local details are not confirmed.

Toyota agrees to a record $750 million settlement with HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners over faulty diesel particulate filters

Waqas Afzal2 Min Read

Toyota Australia has agreed to pay $750 million to settle two class actions over faulty diesel particulate filters in HiLux, Prado and Fortuner models. The deal still needs Federal Court approval, with a hearing due on 20 November.

All-new Nissan Patrol enters production for Australia, priced from $98,990 to $145,990 with deliveries in early 2027

Waqas Afzal3 Min Read

Production of the Y63 Nissan Patrol has started in Japan for Australia. The six-grade range costs $98,990 to $145,990 before on-road costs, with first customer deliveries due in early 2027.

Renault Symbioz drive-away pricing from $35,990, and how the up to $4000 saving works until the end of 2026

Waqas Afzal2 Min Read

Renault Australia lists the Symbioz from $35,990 drive away for the Techno mild hybrid until 31 December 2026. We explain where the up to $4000 saving comes from and the fine print to check.

Nissan scraps the Navara Warrior and puts its ute focus on the Navara Pro PHEV, with more China-built models coming

Waqas Afzal2 Min Read

Nissan Australia has shelved the D27 Navara Warrior and moved its resources to the China-built Navara Pro PHEV due in 2027. Nissan also says more China-sourced models are coming.

Avatr 06T electric wagon confirmed for Australia in late 2027 with up to 712kW

Waqas Afzal2 Min Read

Avatr has confirmed the 06T electric sports wagon for Australia in the second half of 2027, after the 07L SUV. Overseas it offers up to 712kW from three motors, with local pricing and specifications still to come.

GAC Aion UT and Xpeng X9 five-star ANCAP

GAC Aion UT and Xpeng X9 earn five-star ANCAP ratings under the tougher 2026 rules

Waqas Afzal3 Min Read

ANCAP has given five stars to the GAC Aion UT electric hatch and Xpeng X9 people mover under its 2026 criteria. Both scored 90 per cent or more for crash protection but only 20 per cent for touchscreen-heavy driving controls.

Best New Car Deals in Australia October 2026: Drive Away Offers That End 31 October

Waqas Afzal21 Min Read

Australian buyers have until 31 October 2026 to lock in the month's best new car deals, with drive away prices from $19,990 on the BYD Atto 1 and MG3 and $23,990 on the Haval Jolion and Chery Tiggo 4. This guide covers 12 standout offers from GWM, Chery, Geely, LDV, MG, Suzuki, Kia, BYD, Jaecoo, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Honda, plus more deals worth a look and comparison tables. Every price, end date and condition comes from the manufacturers' own Australian offers pages, checked on 12 October 2026.