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Chery SUV testing near an Australian automotive research centre

Chery Plans Australian R&D Centre to Tune Cars for Local Roads

Waqas Afzal · 2 Min Read

Chery has confirmed plans for an Australian research and development centre that would use local engineers to tune future vehicles for Australian roads, weather and buyer expectations.

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Best 7-Seat Family SUVs in Australia 2026

Waqas Afzal · 13 Min Read

The best seven-seat SUV depends on how your family will actually use the third row. For 2026, the Kia Sorento is one of the strongest all-round family choices; the Hyundai Santa Fe stands out for family-focused packaging; the Mitsubishi Outlander gives buyers a lower-cost seven-seat option; the Mazda CX-80 offers an excellent powertrain choice; the Toyota Kluger keeps hybrid ownership straightforward; the Ford Everest is the pick here for serious towing and touring, and the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is the fully electric alternative. This is a research-based Australian buying guide using current local pricing, specifications, safety information, and ownership coverage. AussieMotor has not road-tested every vehicle in this article.

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EV Home Charging Guide Australia 2026: Costs, Speeds and Installation

Waqas Afzal · 15 Min Read

Home charging is where electric-car ownership makes the most sense for many Australians, and you may not need an expensive high-powered wallbox to make it work. This guide explains standard power-point charging, 7kW and three-phase wallboxes, installation costs, electricity tariffs, solar charging, apartment considerations and how to choose the right setup for your EV.

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Best Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid SUVs Under $50,000 in Australia 2026

Waqas Afzal · 13 Min Read

Australian buyers now have a much broader choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs below $50,000, ranging from affordable BYD PHEVs to established Toyota hybrids and newer electrified options from Geely, Chery, GWM, Nissan and Jaecoo. This guide separates regular manufacturer prices before on-road costs from temporary drive-away campaigns, helping buyers compare like-for-like while considering electric range, fuel use, safety, warranty and charging needs.

Average New Car Price in Australia 2026

Average New Car Price in Australia 2026 (by Brand & Type)

Waqas Afzal · 19 Min Read

In September 2026, mainstream new cars still range from below $20,000 before on-road costs to well beyond $100,000, while many popular family SUVs, EVs and utes sit in the $35,000–$60,000-plus part of the market.

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Cheapest Cars to Run in Australia 2026: Real Running Costs Compared

Waqas Afzal · 10 Min Read

Which cars are cheapest to run in Australia in 2026? We compare real fuel, electricity, servicing and total running costs across petrol, hybrid and electric.

New versus used car costs in Australia in 2026

Is It Cheaper to Buy a New or Used Car in Australia in 2026? Full cost breakdown

Waqas Afzal · 6 Min Read

A used car is usually cheaper over five years, but the right answer depends on depreciation, finance, insurance, servicing, fuel and resale value. This Australian guide shows the correct total-cost formula and a transparent worked example.

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