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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MG Australia lists the ZS Excite HYBRID+ at $29,990 drive away until 31 October 2026 after $1,000 cashback. ANCAP gives five stars only to petrol and hybrid ZS cars built from 4 December 2025.
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia does not need or want Russian fuel and the policy will not change. Diesel pump prices averaged 283.0 cents a litre in the week ending 11 October, down from a 286.7 cent peak.
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Lexus Australia lists the ES 350e FWD Sports Luxury at $77,000 before on-road costs as a manufacturer’s list price. The single-motor EV makes 165 kW and claims up to 510 km WLTP from a 74.7 kWh battery.
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Lexus Australia will bring nine RZ 600e F Sport Performance EVs in Q4 2026 at $135,000, with 313 kW and up to 420 km WLTP. Eight dealerships will handle the scarce allocation from a global run under 200.
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Chery Australia lists Stockman at 350 kW and 800 Nm with up to 96 km WLTP electric range, reservations open from 1 October 2026 and deliveries from 1 February 2027. Local pricing is still unpublished.
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Leapmotor prices the B03X Style from $29,990 drive-away and Design LR from $33,990 drive-away under an Acorn Brown offer, with up to 382 km WLTP and November dealership arrivals.
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MG’s official configurator lists MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 from $31,990 drive-away and Essence 54 from $34,990 drive-away, with up to 316 km and 405 km WLTP plus an October $2,000 cashback pathway.
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FCAI recorded 102,924 VFACTS sales in September 2026. Battery electrics reached 24.2 per cent all-sources share, while the Ford Ranger topped the VFACTS model chart on 5,062 sales.
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BMW Group confirms Mini Countryman Untamed Edition for early 2027 market launch, with petrol and electric ALL4 paths and Leipzig production from November 2026. Australian pricing is not yet published.
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MG offers up to 10 years of warranty coverage in Australia, but not every vehicle qualifies automatically. For eligible privately used MG passenger vehicles first registered from 1 July 2025, the standard warranty is seven years with unlimited kilometres. Owners can extend coverage to a total of 10 years or 250,000 km by meeting MG's authorised-dealer servicing requirements. This guide explains the differences between MG's current and previous warranty policies, how servicing affects eligibility, what happens when a scheduled service is missed, and why electric-vehicle battery coverage must be considered separately. It also explains how commercial use, used-car purchases and Australian Consumer Law affect owners.
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The Mazda CX-6e has arrived as one of the most direct new challengers to the Tesla Model Y in Australia. The CX-6e GT starts at $53,990 before on-road costs, compared with $58,900 before delivery and statutory charges for the Tesla Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive. Mazda is also advertising a $56,990 drive-away offer on the CX-6e GT through participating dealers, subject to its campaign conditions. The Mazda counters with a 78 kWh LFP battery, up to 484 km WLTP range, 194 kW DC charging, a large 26.45-inch display and a conventional national dealer network. Tesla answers with 466 km WLTP range in the entry RWD, quicker acceleration, a much larger quoted maximum cargo figure, its Supercharger ecosystem and a five-star ANCAP rating. For families, the decision goes well beyond which SUV has the lower advertised price.
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The Zeekr 7X range starts at $57,900 before on-road costs for the RWD, rises to $63,900 before on-road costs for the Long Range RWD and reaches $72,900 before on-road costs for the Performance AWD. The three variants share the same spacious five-seat SUV body and 800 V electrical architecture, but their batteries, range, charging performance, equipment and drivetrains differ significantly. The standard RWD is the lowest-cost way into a 7X and has an impressive 310 kW rear motor, 480 km WLTP range and exceptionally fast charging capability. Spending another $6,000 on the Long Range RWD increases battery capacity from 75 kWh to 100 kWh and official range to 615 km while adding several desirable cabin features. The $72,900 Performance AWD uses the same 100 kWh battery but adds a second motor, 475 kW, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a claimed 3.8-second 0–100 km/h time, while range falls to 543 km. For many Australian buyers, the Long Range RWD is likely to provide the most useful upgrade because its extra money goes towards range and everyday equipment rather than performance they may rarely use. The RWD remains compelling for urban and suburban buyers, while Performance AWD makes the strongest case for drivers who specifically want AWD, air suspension and supercar-like acceleration.
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