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MG3 price slashed as affordability war heats up
MG3 price slashed as affordability war heats up
MG drops its base-model MG3 hatchback below $20,000 as car makers fight for market share.
Sam Charlwood
24 Sept 2026
Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
As conflict in the Middle East continues to drive volatility in fuel supply around the world, the NRMA is analysing fuel price news and data every day to give Australian motorists the latest advice on fuel supply and prices.
Open Road
22 Sept 2026
Cars dominate Everything Electric 2026
Cars dominate Everything Electric 2026
More than a dozen manufacturers display their wares at Australia’s premier electrical technology show, highlighting the soaring interest in EVs.
Kris Ashton
19 Sept 2026
2027 Geely Battleship 700 confirmed for Australia
2027 Geely Battleship 700 confirmed for Australia
Chinese manufacturer Geely has confirmed a new hero model for its Australian range – and the new Battleship 700 is up for the dance.
Sam Charlwood
18 Sept 2026
Lepas L6 EV to launch in October
Lepas L6 EV to launch in October
The Chery Group introduces yet another brand to the Australian car market with its mid-sized electric SUV, the Lepas L6.
Kris Ashton
15 Sept 2026
Australia’s cheapest EV falls below $20,000
Australia’s cheapest EV falls below $20,000
Once double the price of their petrol counterparts, electric vehicles hit a milestone as BYD announces a record low drive-away price for its Atto 1.
Sam Charlwood
15 Sept 2026
NRMA calls for change as seatbelt fines skyrocket
NRMA calls for change as seatbelt fines skyrocket
An extraordinary surge in fines prompts the NRMA to call for drivers to be able to nominate adult passengers who are caught incorrectly wearing a seatbelt.
Open Road
15 Sept 2026
Smart #5 confirmed as #1 falls below $50,000
Smart #5 confirmed as #1 falls below $50,000
The Smart #5 is finally headed to Australia, while lower pricing pushes the smaller Smart #1 below $50,000 before on-road costs for the first time.
Bridie Schmidt
14 Sept 2026
Ford Bronco Basecamp headlines Blue Oval’s Aussie ambitions
Ford Bronco Basecamp headlines Blue Oval’s Aussie ambitions
Ford Australia announces new super-hybrid SUV, Transit City EV, and special edition Mustang Dark Horse as it seeks to reclaim local buyers and expand market share.
Kris Ashton
9 Sept 2026
EV batteries hold up well, but models vary
EV batteries hold up well, but models vary
Largest global EV battery report reveals which EV batteries retain the most capacity after 150,000km, with some models doing better than others.
Bridie Schmidt
4 Sept 2026
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