Nissan scraps the Navara Warrior and puts its ute focus on the Navara Pro PHEV, with more China-built models coming
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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
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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 earn five-star ANCAP ratings under the tougher 2026 rules
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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
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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.
MG ZS Hybrid+ falls to $29,990 drive-away in October, and which builds get five stars from ANCAP
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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.
Australia rules out Russian diesel as pump prices hold near $2.83 a litre, and what it means for drivers
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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.
Lexus ES 350e brings single-motor electric power from $77,000 before on-road costs
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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.
Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance priced at $135,000 with nine coming to Australia
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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.
Chery Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute gets 350 kW and 96 km electric range
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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.
Leapmotor B03X from $29,990 drive-away in Australia, November 2026
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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.
MG4 EV Urban from $31,990 drive-away on MG Australia configurator
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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.
September 2026 new car sales, EVs surge as Ford Ranger leads
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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.
