CarsGuide - Car News Car News Australia: Latest Motoring News from CarsGuide en-US Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:49:53 +0000 <![CDATA[Hyundai’s new flagship from its luxury brand could be joined by another that would rock big name players such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/hyundais-new-flagship-from-its-luxury-brand-could-be-joined-by-another-that-would-rock-big https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/hyundais-new-flagship-from-its-luxury-brand-could-be-joined-by-another-that-would-rock-big Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:39:18 +1000 News <![CDATA[What the 2026 Chery Stockman needs to do to beat the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger Hybrid | Opinion]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/what-the-2026-chery-stockman-needs-to-do-to-beat-the-byd-shark-6-and-ford-ranger-hybrid https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/what-the-2026-chery-stockman-needs-to-do-to-beat-the-byd-shark-6-and-ford-ranger-hybrid Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Honda CR-V to use next-generation hybrid system as key Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson rival shapes up]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-honda-cr-v-to-use-next-generation-hybrid-system-as-key-toyota-rav4-and-hyundai-tucson https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-honda-cr-v-to-use-next-generation-hybrid-system-as-key-toyota-rav4-and-hyundai-tucson Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:43:01 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Zeekr 8X, 9X and 7GT to attract waitlist as hype builds ‘faster than expected’ for the rapidly growing luxury Chinese brand]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-zeekr-8x-9x-and-7gt-to-attract-waitlist-as-hype-builds-faster-than-expected-for-the https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-zeekr-8x-9x-and-7gt-to-attract-waitlist-as-hype-builds-faster-than-expected-for-the Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:28:07 +1000 News <![CDATA[From the 2026 Hyundai Palisade to the Veloster and Inster, here's why Australia is one of Hyundai’s most important markets]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/from-the-2026-hyundai-palisade-to-the-veloster-and-inster-heres-why-australia-is-one-of https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/from-the-2026-hyundai-palisade-to-the-veloster-and-inster-heres-why-australia-is-one-of Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:47:24 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Wuling Eksion 560 approved for sale in Australia as affordable alternative to 2026 Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X electric mid-size SUVs]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-wuling-eksion-560-approved-for-sale-in-australia-as-affordable-alternative-to-2026 https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-wuling-eksion-560-approved-for-sale-in-australia-as-affordable-alternative-to-2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:17:52 +1000 News <![CDATA[Leapmotor responds to Dahua camera security controversy in Australia, involving 2026 Leapmotor C10, B10 and B05]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/leapmotor-responds-to-dahua-camera-security-controversy-in-australia-involving-2026 https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/leapmotor-responds-to-dahua-camera-security-controversy-in-australia-involving-2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:24:25 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Nissan Pixo strikes back against BYD Atto 1 and GAC Aion UT as budget-focused city car]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-nissan-pixo-strikes-back-against-byd-atto-1-and-gac-aion-ut-as-budget-focused-city https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-nissan-pixo-strikes-back-against-byd-atto-1-and-gac-aion-ut-as-budget-focused-city Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:10:52 +1000 News <![CDATA[2032 Honda Pilot XXL could be new hybrid family SUV to potentially rival 2026 Hyundai Palisade and Toyota Kluger in Australia]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2032-honda-pilot-xxl-could-be-new-hybrid-family-suv-to-potentially-rival-2026-hyundai https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2032-honda-pilot-xxl-could-be-new-hybrid-family-suv-to-potentially-rival-2026-hyundai Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[Seven best electric cars still due in 2026, including 2026 Zeekr 7GT, GAC Aion UT Standard Range, Kia PV5 Passenger and more]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/seven-best-electric-cars-still-due-in-2026-including-2026-zeekr-7gt-gac-aion-ut-standard https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/seven-best-electric-cars-still-due-in-2026-including-2026-zeekr-7gt-gac-aion-ut-standard Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:20:18 +1000 News <![CDATA[Lepas L4 Australian launch delayed until mid-2027 as 2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo and Hyundai Kona Electric rival gears up for affordable EV buyers]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/lepas-l4-australian-launch-delayed-until-mid-2027-as-2026-byd-atto-3-evo-and-hyundai-kona https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/lepas-l4-australian-launch-delayed-until-mid-2027-as-2026-byd-atto-3-evo-and-hyundai-kona Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[Watch out, 2026 Zeekr 7X: 2027 Avatr 07L electric SUV confirmed for Australia as new Tesla Model Y rival, with deliveries starting early next year]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/watch-out-2026-zeekr-7x-2027-avatr-07l-electric-suv-confirmed-for-australia-as-new-tesla https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/watch-out-2026-zeekr-7x-2027-avatr-07l-electric-suv-confirmed-for-australia-as-new-tesla Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:52:14 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 iCaur V25: What to expect from new boxy SUV as it shapes up against Subaru Trailseeker and GWM Haval H7]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-icaur-v25-what-to-expect-from-new-boxy-suv-as-it-shapes-up-against-subaru-trailseeker https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-icaur-v25-what-to-expect-from-new-boxy-suv-as-it-shapes-up-against-subaru-trailseeker Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[2026 BYD Atto 2 DM-i is Australia's cheapest plug-in hybrid, and is $9000 cheaper than the BYD Sealion 5 and $10,000 less than Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2026-byd-atto-2-dm-i-is-australias-cheapest-plug-in-hybrid-and-is-9000-cheaper-than-the https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2026-byd-atto-2-dm-i-is-australias-cheapest-plug-in-hybrid-and-is-9000-cheaper-than-the Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:18:47 +1000 News <![CDATA[New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is giving buyers cheaper EV choice like 2026 BYD Atto 1 and Geely EX2 but isn't driving demand, according to experts]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-vehicle-efficiency-standard-nves-is-giving-buyers-cheaper-ev-choice-like-2026-byd-atto https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-vehicle-efficiency-standard-nves-is-giving-buyers-cheaper-ev-choice-like-2026-byd-atto Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[New 2026 LDV Terron 9 adventure versions priced in China ahead of potential Australian launch to rival Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-2026-ldv-terron-9-adventure-versions-priced-in-china-ahead-of-potential-australian https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-2026-ldv-terron-9-adventure-versions-priced-in-china-ahead-of-potential-australian Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:36:08 +1000 News <![CDATA[2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric three-row large SUV may be recalled in Australia due to second-row folding fault for Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90 rival]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2026-hyundai-ioniq-9-electric-three-row-large-suv-may-be-recalled-in-australia-due-to https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2026-hyundai-ioniq-9-electric-three-row-large-suv-may-be-recalled-in-australia-due-to Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:14:23 +1000 News <![CDATA['We won’t be left wanting': Solid-state battery-powered cars with a potential 1500km of range likely for Australia]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/we-wont-be-left-wanting-solid-state-battery-powered-cars-with-a-potential-1500km-of-range https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/we-wont-be-left-wanting-solid-state-battery-powered-cars-with-a-potential-1500km-of-range Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:49:47 +1000 News <![CDATA[Electric cars are more reliable than petrol cars, according to new study, which boosts the appeal of 2026 Zeekr 7X, Geely EX5 and Tesla Model Y]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/electric-cars-are-more-reliable-than-petrol-cars-according-to-new-study-which-boosts-the https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/electric-cars-are-more-reliable-than-petrol-cars-according-to-new-study-which-boosts-the Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:02:16 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 BYD Atto 1 teased as Australia's most affordable EV gets set for new-generation Geely EX2, GAC Aion UT rival]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-byd-atto-1-teased-as-australias-most-affordable-ev-gets-set-for-new-generation-geely https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-byd-atto-1-teased-as-australias-most-affordable-ev-gets-set-for-new-generation-geely Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:51:10 +1000 News <![CDATA[2026 GWM Tank 300 Hooke Edition gets priced in China as Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler-hunting hardcore 4WD not ruled out for Australia]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2026-gwm-tank-300-hooke-edition-gets-priced-in-china-as-ford-bronco-and-jeep-wrangler https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2026-gwm-tank-300-hooke-edition-gets-priced-in-china-as-ford-bronco-and-jeep-wrangler Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:23:16 +1000 News <![CDATA['Not conclusive': BYD responds to hacking claims involving 2026 BYD Shark 6, and Leapmotor C10 faces concerns over safety of technology in cars]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/not-conclusive-byd-responds-to-hacking-claims-involving-2026-byd-shark-6-and-leapmotor-c10 https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/not-conclusive-byd-responds-to-hacking-claims-involving-2026-byd-shark-6-and-leapmotor-c10 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:05:42 +1000 News <![CDATA[New affordable 2026 XPeng L03 electric car and extended-range hybrid to undercut Geely EX5 and Zeekr 7X]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-affordable-2026-xpeng-l03-electric-car-and-extended-range-hybrid-to-undercut-geely-ex5 https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/new-affordable-2026-xpeng-l03-electric-car-and-extended-range-hybrid-to-undercut-geely-ex5 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +1000 News <![CDATA[2027 Hyundai Tucson: Next-generation Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 rival detailed ahead of global debut]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-hyundai-tucson-next-generation-toyota-rav4-and-mazda-cx-5-rival-detailed-ahead-of https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2027-hyundai-tucson-next-generation-toyota-rav4-and-mazda-cx-5-rival-detailed-ahead-of Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:57:31 +1000 News <![CDATA[Victoria's most dangerous roads revealed as potholes and crumbling infrastructure overwhelmingly reported in new survey]]> https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/victorias-most-dangerous-roads-revealed-as-potholes-and-crumbling-infrastructure https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/victorias-most-dangerous-roads-revealed-as-potholes-and-crumbling-infrastructure Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:06:34 +1000 News