Mazda SUV Range in Australia 2026: CX-3 to CX-90 Prices, Sizes and Which to Buy
Waqas Afzal20 Min Read
Mazda’s Australian SUV range in 2026 runs from the compact CX-3 to seven-seat CX-80 and CX-90 models, with a new CX-5 from $39,990 before on-road costs and the electric CX-6e arriving through dealers. This guide compares sizes, seats, powertrains and manufacturer list prices, and explains which Mazda SUV suits city, family and three-row buyers.
Car insurance in South Australia with CTP and rego costs
Waqas Afzal12 Min Read
How CTP works in South Australia, what rego costs from 1 July 2026 in Adelaide and the country, and how third party property and comprehensive cover fit on top.
BYD Shark 6 Recall Australia Check Your VIN and Get the Free Repair
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
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.
Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER Now From $45,990 With New 2WD Hybrids and Rock Creek
Waqas Afzal8 Min Read
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.
Tesla and Polestar deliver 5,854 EVs in September as Model 3 sales jump 60 per cent
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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.
2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak listed from $73,000 drive-away
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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.
New Cars Under $25,000 Drive-Away in Australia 2026
Waqas Afzal22 Min Read
Only a handful of new cars can be driven away for less than $25,000 in Australia right now, and the price often depends on your state and when the offer ends. We checked every contender on official Australian sites in October 2026, from the BYD Atto 1 and MG3 to the Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift Hybrid and small SUVs like the Chery Tiggo 4 and Haval Jolion. Here is what each one costs on the road, who it suits and what to watch for.
Is Third Party Insurance Compulsory in Australia?
Waqas Afzal11 Min Read
Compulsory injury cover is required to register a car in every Australian state and territory, but it does not pay for damage to cars or other property. Third party property and comprehensive insurance are separate, optional policies. The name, the insurer and whether an at-fault driver can claim for their own injuries all change with the state you register in.
Cheapest Family Cars to Run in Australia 2026
Waqas Afzal31 Min Read
Families comparing SUVs in 2026 should look past the sticker price. Fuel, charging, servicing, insurance and registration decide what a family car really costs each year, and a cheap seven-seater can be dear to run. This guide uses official consumption figures and the NRMA's 2026 cost tables to show which small, medium and seven-seat cars stay cheaper once those bills are included.
Nissan Ariya listed from $42,990 drive-away in an October offer
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
Nissan Australia lists Ariya Engage from $42,990 recommended drive-away for private and ABN buyers who purchase from 1 to 31 October 2026 and take delivery by 30 November 2026. Advance, Advance+ and Evolve e-4ORCE sit at $44,990, $51,990 and $60,990 on the same basis.
Suzuki Jimny Heritage listed as automatic-only from $42,490 drive-away
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Suzuki Australia lists Jimny Heritage from $42,490 drive-away with automatic transmission, Heritage decals, mud flaps, a cargo tray and a Heritage pack. The official spec table shows a 4-speed automatic and no manual for that grade.
Mazda Australia lists EVs while a CX-5 hybrid still has no launch date
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
Mazda Australia lists battery-electric 6e and CX-6e models with WLTP range figures and drive-away grade cards, while CX-5 pages still omit an Australian hybrid launch date, price and power figure.
