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GWM Australia advertises SUV discounts of up to $5,000
October promotions also include 0.88 per cent finance and separate $2,000 cash-or-fuel-card offers on selected new models.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-09
Chinese cars in Australia this week: China-built cars pass Japan and Thailand as 2,000 order a ute with no price
September figures showed China as Australia's largest source of new cars by a wide margin, Leapmotor undercut BYD on the cheapest electric SUV, and nearly 2,000 buyers put money down on Chery's Stockman before learning what it costs.
ZhongAuto (Australia) · 2026-10-09
Zeekr to bring 007 GT electric shooting brake to Australia in Q4
The model, sold overseas as the 7GT, has already reached 16 European markets. Zeekr has not yet announced Australian pricing or specifications.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-08
Thailand Promo Cuts BYD Atto 3 Premium to ฿609,900
A two-day offer on October 10–11 brings the locally assembled electric SUV’s Premium trim down by ฿60,000; the discounted Extended trim is listed as out of stock.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-08
LDV D90 regains diesel power with new Luxe flagship
The Australian seven-seat SUV adds a higher-output diesel and a better-equipped top trim, with $4,500 discounts available through October 31, 2026.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-07
BYD and Geely Lift Australia’s September New-Car Sales
Australia’s market edged up 1.8% year on year, but analysis suggests sales would have fallen without the two Chinese brands.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-07
China-built cars take the lead over Japan and Thailand in Australia
Vehicles made in China represented 38.9% of Australia’s new-car market in September, with sales exceeding the combined total for Japanese- and Thai-sourced vehicles.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-07
Chery Details Stockman Plug-in Hybrid Pickup for Australia
The diesel-electric ute combines a 2.5-liter turbodiesel with a 34 kWh LFP battery, delivering 350 kW and up to 96 km of WLTP electric range.
Autocosmos Chile (Chile) · 2026-10-07
Chery Stockman Draws Australian Reservations Before Pricing Is Announced
The diesel plug-in hybrid pickup has attracted around 10,000 expressions of interest and nearly 2,000 pre-orders, putting pressure on Chery to meet expectations.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-07
MG 4 EV Urban: Compact dimensions, unexpectedly practical cabin
A sponsored Australian feature highlights the electric hatch’s rear-seat room, flexible cargo space and claimed driving ranges.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-07
Chery Stockman PHEV Pickup Rated at 476 PS, with Australian Deliveries Slated for February 2027
The diesel plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.5-litre engine with a 34 kWh battery and is expected to debut in China as the Rely Hi800.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-06
Leapmotor B03X Becomes Australia’s Lowest-Priced Electric SUV
The small Chinese crossover will arrive in Australian showrooms in November 2026, with two battery options and a starting price of A$26,990 before on-road costs.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-05
Cybersecurity Test Finds Remote Access Weaknesses in BYD Shark 6
An Australian researcher said he could remotely operate several functions of the pickup after two weeks of analysis, but could not reach its brakes or cameras.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-05
BYD Sealion 5 Earns Three Stars in ANCAP Safety Test
The plug-in hybrid scored well in occupant protection but lost ground on driver-monitoring and crash-avoidance assessments.
Detik Oto (Indonesia) · 2026-10-05
BYD defends Atto 2 plug-in hybrid’s low Australian price
The Atto 2 DM-i starts at A$24,990 before on-road costs, with a new A$25,990 drive-away offer. BYD says its value pricing has not meant cutting equipment or quality.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-10-03