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Australians are keeping their cars longer as dealer margins stay thin and EV demand remains patchy

Australians are keeping their cars longer as dealer margins stay thin and EV demand remains patchy

Australian car dealers are only making around a 3.5 per cent net profit as more new auto brands and slimmer margins take hold.

2026 Suzuki e Vitara: How much will the new budget EV cost?

James Wong

2026 Suzuki e Vitara: How much will the new budget EV cost?

Suzuki's first electric vehicle in Australia could come in cheaper than initially expected, if Japanese pricing is anything to go by.

6 Days Ago

Deepal E07 recalled following stop-sale

Marton Pettendy

Deepal E07 recalled following stop-sale

The Chinese SUV-ute ‘Multitruck’ has been formally recalled following a stop-sale due to the lack of a centre rear child seat anchor point.

6 Days Ago

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV prices: More EV range for more money

James Wong

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV prices: More EV range for more money

More power, more EV range and more tech headline the updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV mid-size SUV, but prices have risen by up to $3000.

6 Days Ago

William Stopford

Jetour is another Chery brand set for an Australian launch

Jetour is hiring Australian personnel as the Chinese brand nears a local launch – potentially with a range of boxy SUVs.

6 Days Ago

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after 53 per cent profit plunge

Damion Smy

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after 53 per cent profit plunge

The German automaker has pointed to falling sales in China and the US – where EV adoption has slowed – behind the decision.

6 Days Ago

Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed, Australian timing unclear

Derek Fung

Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed, Australian timing unclear

The Mercedes-Benz VLE people mover boasts bolder styling, a highly configurable interior, and electric motivation.

6 Days Ago

2026 Zeekr 7X Black Special Edition prices: New Model Y rival gets blacked-out look

William Stopford

2026 Zeekr 7X Black Special Edition prices: New Model Y rival gets blacked-out look

Zeekr has revealed a special black edition of its flagship 7X Performance, featuring a more sinister look for an extra $3000.

7 Days Ago

2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition

William Stopford

2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition

Four-cylinder diesel versions of the Volkswagen Amarok have been discontinued for 2026 amid a shake-up of the ute range.

7 Days Ago

Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?

James Wong

Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?

Suzuki's local boss has explained why Australia initially received a one-star ANCAP-rated Swift when Europe got a three-star car.

7 Days Ago

Porsche Taycan EV nameplate could be on the chopping block – report

William Stopford

Porsche Taycan EV nameplate could be on the chopping block – report

Porsche could merge its similarly sized Taycan and Panamera into a single model line offering tha choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid or electric powertrains.

7 Days Ago

Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo parent hires 2000 engineers in ‘deep reset’ to fix quality

Damion Smy

Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo parent hires 2000 engineers in ‘deep reset’ to fix quality

The parent company of Jeep, Ram and other auto brands is now on a “global offensive” as it looks to lift its quality and sales performance.

7 Days Ago

Suzuki open to stealing RAV4 PHEV customers Across from Toyota

James Wong

Suzuki open to stealing RAV4 PHEV customers Across from Toyota

Suzuki's local boss hasn't shut the door on the RAV4 PHEV-based Across SUV in Australia, but says global HQ hasn't offered it to him yet...

7 Days Ago

Suzuki Australia: "Safety is paramount" despite ANCAP blows

James Wong

Suzuki Australia: "Safety is paramount" despite ANCAP blows

Suzuki Australia's general manager says safety remains a top priority in its vehicles, despite recent crash-testing and recall woes.

7 Days Ago

Ineos Automotive hints at high-performance G63 rival

Josh Nevett

Ineos Automotive hints at high-performance G63 rival

Ineos is 'exploring different possibilities' to combat the Mercedes-AMG G63 with a faster, meaner version of its Grenadier off-roader.

7 Days Ago

Ineos Grenadier's smaller, electrified SUV sibling back on track

Josh Nevett

Ineos Grenadier's smaller, electrified SUV sibling back on track

Ineos says plans for its more compact Fusilier electrified SUV are now "alive and well" after the project was previously put on hold.

7 Days Ago

Petrol-powered Ineos Grenadier safe despite slow sales

Josh Nevett

Petrol-powered Ineos Grenadier safe despite slow sales

Low demand for petrol variants of the Grenadier off-roaders won't stop Ineos Automotive from continuing to offer a choice of engines in Australia.

7 Days Ago