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theleader.com.au > story > 9178040 > how-fords-40k-ute-will-take-on-china

How Ford's $40k ute will take on China

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (698+ words) Ford has shared early details of the first product to be underpinned by the global giant's "Universal Electric Vehicle platform', "a US$30,000 mid-size pick-up" at the same time reiterating the project team's goal of making "vehicles assembled on this platform…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9176252 > ford-big-guns-in-price-change

Ford big guns in price change

18+ hour, 38+ min ago  (330+ words) Ford has adjusted the prices of its Ranger and Everest models in Australia as it phases out the popular twin-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engines, and introduces more V6 variants. The pair were two of the best-selling cars in Australia in 2025. The Ranger…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9177314 > diesel-power-making-a-stealthy-comeback

Diesel power making a stealthy comeback!

23+ hour, 19+ min ago  (346+ words) As the global car industry continues to play Whack-a-Mole in attempting to monitor and predict new car buying behaviour, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, Stellantis, has upped the ante with a significant bet on diesel power in European markets. A Reuters…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9176485 > how-holden-dropped-the-ball-on-chinese-cars

How Holden dropped the ball on Chinese cars

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (364+ words) The new COO of BYD premium brand Denza says Holden could have pioneered the sale of Chinese vehicles in Australia, but executives were convinced Australians would never buy Chinese vehicles. It's safe to say the brand has been proven wrong,…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9174873 > kias-most-expensive-car-ever-priced

Kia’s most expensive car ever priced!

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (394+ words) Kia has revealed pricing for what is the Korean brand's most expensive model yet. The EV9 GT will land in Australia imminently to take its place as the flagship of the EV9 range and Kia's model line-up generally. Pricing for the big…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9174106 > byd-sealion-8-dynamic-2026-review-snapshot

BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic 2026 review: snapshot

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (311+ words) BYD's Sealion 8 is a full-sized family SUV with seating for seven and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. In Dynamic trim, it's also available with either a single electric motor and front-wheel drive, or a twin-motor platform with all-wheel drive and greater…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9173355 > its-china-versus-the-world-in-2026

It’s China versus the world in 2026!

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (720+ words) The rise and rise of Chinese car brands in Australia is testing the legacy brands like never before. Relative newbies like BYD, Chery, GWM and MG are eating away at sales of carmakers with long histories in Australia. What will…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9173677 > fords-big-electric-car-reality-check

Ford's big electric car reality check

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (346+ words) Ford has reported heavy losses. The brand has reported a $11.1 billion net loss in the fourth quarter of this financial year " its worst financial performance since the GFC in 2008, or the Great Recession." Headlining the losses for the company is…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9173500 > chinas-game-changer-evs

China's ‘game changer’ EVs

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (553+ words) Chery is going to shake up stale and uninteresting competitors in Australia. Chery Australia Chief Operating Officer Lucas Harris has revealed some of the cars on his wish list for Down Under, and the fast-rising Chinese brand has some of…...

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theleader.com.au > story > 9172822 > radical-1000km-electric-cars-on-the-way

Radical 1000km electric cars on the way

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (343+ words) Chinese brand FAW has unveiled a new type of battery, which can achieve a driving range exceeding 1000km, according to reports. The battery has a capacity of 142kWh, and offers an energy density of 500Wh per kilogram." This is a new type of…...