Latest automotive news from Australia, including new car launches, industry updates, government policies, fuel prices, and major changes affecting car buyers, sellers, and vehicle owners nationwide.
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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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Kia’s PV5 Cargo electric van is listed in Australia from $55,990 before on-road costs, with a 71.2 kWh battery, up to 416 km WLTP range and 4,420 L of cargo space.
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Nissan has confirmed the Navara Pro plug-in hybrid ute for Australia in 2027, with a preliminary 300 kW and 800 Nm, about 1,000 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing. Pricing and battery details are still to come.
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Toyota is recalling 5,925 RAV4 plug-in hybrids in Australia over a motor generator control unit fault that could cause a loss of drive power. The repair is free and Toyota will write to owners.
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BYD is recalling 32,009 Shark 6 utes in Australia because the spare wheel tray or lifter may be incorrectly positioned and the wheel could detach. The repair is free, so check your VIN.
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Australia’s September 2026 new vehicle market reached 102,924 on FCAI VFACTS (+0.9%) and 108,778 when Tesla and Polestar deliveries are added. The Ford Ranger led sales, the Tesla Model Y placed third on the combined list, and battery electric vehicles took 24.2% all-sources share to outsell petrol for a second month.
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BYD has recalled 32,009 Shark 6 utes in Australia because the spare wheel support cable could wear and break, allowing the wheel to detach while driving. Owners should check their VIN, contact a BYD dealer and arrange the free repair. This guide explains the affected production ranges, interim precautions and what to confirm before the workshop visit.
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Nissan Australia expands the X-TRAIL with 2WD e-POWER hybrids from $45,990 before on-road costs and a seven-seat Rock Creek 4WD from $48,315. The new ST-L 2WD opens the hybrid range $3,090 below the ST-L e-POWER AWD.
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The Electric Vehicle Council records 5,854 Tesla and Polestar battery-electric deliveries in September 2026. Model 3 deliveries were 1,178, up 60 per cent on September 2025, while Model Y supplied 4,476 of the two-brand total.
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Ford Australia lists the 2027 MY Everest Wolftrak 2.0L from $73,000 recommended drive-away for private and named business-fleet buyers at participating dealers. Wolftrak styling and an integrated trailer brake controller sit on the live Everest showroom cards.
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