Geely Battleship 700 plug-in hybrid SUV confirmed for Australia in the second half of 2027
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Geely Auto Australia has confirmed the Battleship 700 plug-in hybrid off-road SUV for the second half of 2027. Australian specification and pricing remain unpublished, while overseas notes quote 830 kW, a 47 kWh battery and up to 170 km electric driving.
Toyota expands Kluger recall to 46,467 vehicles over second-row seatback defect
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Vehicle Recalls Australia lists 46,467 Toyota Kluger vehicles under REC-006562 for a second-row seat recliner fault. Toyota Australia dates affected production from 31 March 2021 to 10 June 2025 and will replace return springs free of charge.
Ford lists the 2027 Transit City from $50,000 drive away
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Ford Australia lists the 2027 Transit City starting from $50,000 drive away at participating dealers. Battery size, WLTP range and towing are not on that official offers page.
Hyundai INSTER now $1,500 cheaper but loses heat pump and V2L outlet
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Hyundai’s INSTER prices are about $1,500 lower at $37,500 for the Standard Range and about $43,500 for the Cross, but its latest documents drop the heat pump and the internal V2L outlet. Drive away offers run to 31 December 2026.
BYD lists a $4,000 cashback on Sealion 7, Shark 6, Seal 6 and more
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BYD Australia is paying $4,000 cashback including GST on named Sealion 7, Shark 6, Seal 6, Sealion 5, Sealion 6 and Sealion 8 variants. Orders close on 21 December 2026, with delivery due by 31 December 2026. It is not a new drive-away price and it does not stack with 0.99 per cent finance.
Hyundai Australia lists the all-new Tucson as coming in 2027
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Hyundai Australia says the all-new Tucson is coming soon in 2027, describes it as a hybrid SUV and names an XRT, while warning that the images are an overseas model. A mid-2027 date, a hybrid-only grade list, a price and an Australian power figure are not on that page.
2027 Tesla Model Y Performance Price Australia: Now $84,900
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The 2027 Tesla Model Y Performance now costs $84,900 in Australia after production moves from Germany to Shanghai, cutting $4500 from its price.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 Australia launch cancelled as small EV prices bite
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Hyundai will not import the Ioniq 3 to Australia, reversing an early 2027 plan. Hyundai Australia told media that sourcing the hatch from Türkiye does not work in a price-sensitive small EV segment. No Australian price was ever published.
Mitsubishi ASX VR-e Specs confirmed for Australia with four grades and a 342 kW GSR
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Mitsubishi has detailed four Australian ASX VR-e grades for a late 2026 arrival, including a dual-motor GSR with 342 kW and a claimed 0 to 100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds. Price and an official Australian range are still unpublished.
2027 Kia Seltos goes hybrid-only in Australia from $39,990 drive-away
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Kia's all-new Seltos is now a hybrid-only small SUV in Australia from $39,990 drive-away. Supply will hold sales to about 1000 a month at first, and an ANCAP rating is due in early 2027.
Ampol agrees to buy the Evie charging network for $225 million
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Ampol has signed a deal for its energy subsidiary to buy 100 per cent of Evie Networks for $225 million. ACCC clearance is still required, with completion targeted for the first half of 2027.
Renault Symbioz campaign drive-away prices start at $35,990 until 31 December
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Renault Australia lists Symbioz campaign drive-away prices from $35,990 for the Techno mild hybrid, $41,990 for the Techno full hybrid and $45,990 for Esprit Alpine, on new stock purchased and delivered by 31 December 2026.
