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XPeng considering a ute
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (461+ words) China's XPeng is currently known for its electrified SUVs and passenger cars, but it hasn't shut down the prospect of making a ute. "The format probably is something we are looking into," said XPeng Vice Chairman and President Dr. Brian…...
Toyota says you're wrong if you hate HiLux
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (384+ words) The new Toyota HiLux might have copped heat for not actually being all that new, and for its new design language, but that won't hurt sales, with Toyota forecasting another bumper year for its trusty workhorse. The new HiLux sports…...
BYD makes huge change to popular SUV
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (449+ words) This is BYD's latest budget-friendly EV destined for Aussie shores. The hugely popular Chinese brand has opened expressions of interest for its Atto 3 Evo electric mid-size SUV in Australia. The Atto 3 Evo is an updated version of the Atto 3 that…...
Mercedes-Benz responds to China SUV threat
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (461+ words) Mercedes-Benz is preparing to stave off the impending onslaught of China's large luxury SUVs by updating its range in Australia. The brand has shuffled around its GLE and GLS model lineup Down Under, introducing new engine choices and pricing. The…...
Forget BYD, XPeng targeting these brands
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (403+ words) XPeng is going hard in Australia with its new factory-backed operations, but the brand has said it doesn't see itself as a rival to BYD. Instead, the Chinese carmaker, which has been championing the use of so-called physical AI, positions…...
'Pretty grubby': Why brand ended ute plan
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (514+ words) One of the most keenly anticipated dual-cab utes, the Renault Niagara, will not come to Australia - at least, not any time in the near future. This is despite distributor Ateco Automotive initially expressing strong interest several years go in importing…...
Ford and Geely join forces
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (418+ words) China's Geely has signed a joint venture with Ford to begin shared production at the American carmaker's production facility in Spain. The Chinese carmaker has conditionally agreed to acquire a 34 per cent stake in Ford's Almussafes production plant near Valencia,…...
Iconic Nissan keeps manual alive in 2026
3+ day, 15+ min ago (325+ words) Nissan's snappy sports car has been updated and will now be available in sought-after Nismo form with a six-speed manual transmission in Australia. The Nissan Z Nismo is the higher-performance grade of the brand's rear-wheel drive coupe. The new manual…...
XPeng's big expansion plans confirmed
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (453+ words) China's XPeng has confirmed its plan to launch five new or updated vehicles in Australia over the next six months. Including the updated G6 electric mid-size SUV and the recently launched X9 electric people mover, the Chinese carmaker has locked in a…...
Wild new XPeng finally priced in Australia
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (419+ words) XPeng has confirmed the pricing and specifications of its next new vehicle in Australia, the X9 electric people mover, as orders open. There are two versions of the 2027 XPeng X9 available at launch, the FWD Standard Range and AWD Performance. Pricing is…...