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2027 Mazda 6e Atenza review
Mazda's return to the Australian electric vehicle market is an impressive one, thanks to the help of its Chinese partner.
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The Australian car market is moving faster than it has in decades — record EV share, Chinese brands in the top 10, and a buyer journey that now runs for months online. This wall pulls the latest headlines straight from the Australian automotive press and refreshes itself every evening, once the day's news is in.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric Australian pricing revealed: Configurator points to circa-$106,000 BMW i3 rival
Australian pricing for the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric appears to have emerged through the brand’s local website, with its configurator The post Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric Australian…
The Age
What we know so far about the attack on Helen Haines
Haines was struck by a four-wheel drive outside her Wangaratta electorate office and is being treated at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne. Here’s what we know so far.
The Age
Independent MP Helen Haines in critical condition after ‘attack’ outside her office
The federal independent MP was struck by a four-wheel drive outside her regional Victorian electorate office in Wangaratta.
The Driven
Mercedes unveils high performance, long range and high priced AMG GT SUV, which is heading to Australia
Mercedes has unveiled a new high-performance electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, which will come with two battery variants, and is expected in Australia next year. The post Mercedes unveils high…
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The Driven
Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much CO2 as petrol and diesel cars, report finds
The real-world emissions from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is only 14 per cent less than those of conventional internal combustion engine cars. The post Plug-in hybrids emit almost as…
CarExpert
Volkswagen confirms Chinese-made cars for Australia
Volkswagen’s global boss says Chinese-made models are on their way to Australian showrooms as the brand looks to arrest a sales slump here and overseas.
CarExpert
Top 10 family PHEVs with the longest electric range
There are now plenty of plug-in hybrid family cars that are well suited to the school run and commute, but here are the ones with the longest EV range.
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Chinese brand reveals yet another heavily Porsche-inspired model
The days of blatant clones from Chinese automakers are largely over, but SAIC Motor's newest brand is drawing plenty of inspiration from Porsche.
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Hyundai i30 Sedan N Monochrome: Subtle special edition confirmed for Australia
The limited-edition i30 Sedan N will arrive in Australian showrooms next month, with just 200 examples available locally.
The Driven
Chinese car maker Chery to launch new premium electric brand Exlantix in Australia in 2027
Chery Group will bring Exlantix premium brand to the Australian market in 2027, starting with a sleek electric shooting brake in both electric and PHEV variants. The post Chinese car maker Chery to…
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Fleet Auto News
Want to cut fleet emissions? Start with fewer vehicles
For fleet operators under pressure to reduce emissions, ordering electric vehicles can look like the obvious first move. But Travis Weir from Geosecure believes there is another step fleet managers…
AutoTalk Australia
Penske Automotive to go private in US$16.3 billion deal
Penske Automotive Group, the parent of truck and power systems distributor Penske Australia and New Zealand, has agreed to be taken private by its two largest shareholders, Penske Corporation and…
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ADME analysis - Deep dives
The headlines tell you what happened. These longer reads translate the trends — VFACTS, the Chinese brand surge, NVES — into what they mean for dealers.
VFACTS May 2026: a Tesla outsells every ute, and the market keeps shifting
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ADME NewsroomAutomotive market wrap
For the first time, an electric car was Australia’s best-selling vehicle in a month. The Tesla Model Y topped the May VFACTS chart as electrified vehicles climbed to 46% of all new-car sales. Here’s the data, and what it signals for dealers.
Read more: VFACTS May 2026: a Tesla outsells every ute, and the market keeps shiftingHow a Chinese brand became Australia’s #2 — BYD, Chery, GWM and the new top 10
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BYD has finished second on the national sales chart two months running, and four Chinese brands now sit inside the top 10. We unpack the numbers behind the fastest realignment the Australian car market has seen.
Read more: How a Chinese brand became Australia’s #2 — BYD, Chery, GWM and the new top 10NVES and the FBT change: the two policies quietly reshaping what Australia buys
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The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard and the end of the PHEV FBT exemption are doing more to change the Australian showroom than any model launch. A plain-English explainer of the rules and their real-world effect on sales.
Read more: NVES and the FBT change: the two policies quietly reshaping what Australia buysUte wars 2026: Ranger holds the crown, the Shark 6 crashes the party, and the Tasman stumbles
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- ADME NewsroomSegment watch — utes & 4x4
The Ford Ranger is still Australia’s best-selling vehicle, but the ute segment is being reshaped by plug-in newcomers. BYD’s Shark 6 has become a genuine top-10 player while Kia slashed Tasman prices by up to $15,000.
Read more: Ute wars 2026: Ranger holds the crown, the Shark 6 crashes the party, and the Tasman stumblesToyota is still #1 — but it’s sliding, and the new RAV4 is the bet to stop it
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- ADME NewsroomAutomotive market wrap
Toyota has led Australia since 2003, but 2026 sales are down nearly a quarter year-to-date. The all-new electrified RAV4 is the model Toyota is counting on to steady the ship. A look at the established brands holding and losing ground.
Read more: Toyota is still #1 — but it’s sliding, and the new RAV4 is the bet to stop itThe six-month car buyer: how the Australian purchase journey changed in 2026
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The average new-car journey now stretches to six months, two-thirds of buyers backtrack, and review platforms and AI shape decisions long before anyone contacts a dealer. What the 2026 retail data means for how dealerships market.
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