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Tesla has clawed itself out of its sales slump in Australia, achieving its best monthly sales figure in the past 12 months.

New CX-5 officially teased!

JAC has slashed the pricing of its T9 turbodiesel dual-cab ute in Australia with the introduction of a limited-time drive-away pricing offer for run-out model year 2024 (MY24) stock.

GWM Australia has confirmed the pricing and specifications for its "significantly updated” Haval H6 mid-size SUV ahead of deliveries starting in July.

Commercial vans have historically been some of the most generic-looking vehicles, but numerous carmakers are now adding some visual flare to set themselves apart from the competition.

Volkswagen Australia has detailed its model year 2025 (MY25) update for the Amarok dual-cab ute ahead of first arrivals during the second half of 2025. The Amarok line-up continues to open with the Core TDI405 at $55,490, before on-road costs, or $55,990 drive-away. The latter price is $2000 more than the MY24 version. The line-up still extends all the way to the Aventura TDI600 at $82,990, drive-away. This is $3000 more than the MY24 version. Almost every Amarok variant picked up a drive-away pricing increase for MY25 except the Aventura TSI452 which continues to be the only variant offered with the 2.3-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine. It now starts at $79,990, drive-away, which technically remains unchanged from MY24. A full pricing table is at the bottom of this story. Headlining the MY25 Amarok update is the introduction of the off-road-oriented 10 Deserts Edition TDI500 which was made to commemorate the company achieving a Guinness World Record last year. Only 300 examples of this limited-edition dual cab ute are being made and they’re priced from $68,490, before on-road costs, or $69,990, drive-away. This is $8000 more expensive than the Amarok Life TDI500 which it’s based on. The 10 Desert Edition TDI500 features a 40mm suspension lift, 17-inch satin black wheels wrapped in Continental ATR tyres, underbody protection, a black sports bar, soft tonneau cover, all-weather floor mats and ‘10 Deserts’ decals. Additionally, MY25 versions of the Amarok Style, Panamericana and Aventura trims get 230V power sockets with an Australian plug pattern, backed by an integrated 400W inverter. They also pick up a ‘Trailer Assist’ mode which makes hitching and reversing trailers easier. It’s worth noting the related Ford Ranger also recently picked up these features as part of an update. Another change for MY25 is the ‘Mid Blue Metallic’ exterior paint option has been replaced by the new ‘Reed Green Metallic’ finish. Lastly, Amarok Core, Life and Style variants now get the option of a cab chassis tray body style. Opting for this is an additional $4000 over the standard asking price of the dual cab pick-up variant. Included is a standardised alloy tray that weighs 132kg and measures 1650mm long by 1900mm wide. There’s also a steel tray that weighs 243kg and measures similarly to the alloy tray, but pricing for this hasn’t been disclosed. Both of these trays are available as dealer-fit accessories, meaning they are covered by the same five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty as the Amarok itself. It also means any existing current-generation Amarok can have a tray retrofitted as a dealer-fit accessory.  

Imagery of Lynk & Co’s latest vehicle, the 10 EM-P, has been published online ahead of a Chinese market launch in the third quarter of 2025. As reported by Car News China, the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P is a new, flagship plug-in hybrid sedan for the Geely sub-brand. It’s a sibling to the recently launched Z10 electric sedan. According to Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filings unearthed by Car News China, the 10 EM-P is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 120kW, as well as an rear-mounted electric motor allowing for a total system output of 390kW and 755Nm. This electric motor is fed by either a 18.4kWh or 38.2kWh battery pack, depending on the variant. Claimed range is up to 100km and 192km, respectively, according to lenient CLTC testing. The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P measures in at 5050mm long, 1966mm wide and 1487mm wide, with a 3005mm wheelbase. This makes it around the same size as a Porsche Panamera. Depending on the battery size, this car has a kerb weight between 2137kg and 2257kg. On the design front, the 10 EM-P has been shown off in a new ‘Xirallic’ exterior body colour that mixes golden and green shades. In terms of specifications there are either 19- or 21-inch alloy wheels, air suspension, an active rear spoiler, flush door handles, and a LiDAR sensor on the roof. We’re yet to see imagery of the 10 EM-P’s interior, but it’ll likely mirror what the Z10 has. It has a minimal setup with a large central touchscreen and a thin digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver. At this stage it’s unclear whether this car will ever be offered outside of China, but earlier this year Zeekr Australia General Manager William Zhou said, Lynk & Co now falls under Zeekr and is on the cards for a local launch. “For us here, in a right-hand-drive market, Lynk & Co previously didn’t have right-hand-drive products, so we’re working on that,” said Zhou. “Also, because in Australia we know that EVs stand for technology and innovation, but when it comes to daily use plug-in hybrids should be another major choice. “So we’re confident the current product from Lynk & Co with petrol and hybrid technology will do really well in Australia, so we’re pushing to have Lynk & Co products, but under one brand, Zeekr.” At this stage it’s still unclear whether this means the Lynk & Co branding will be retained in Australia, or if the models will be rebadged to Zeekr.

Toyota Australia has confirmed the pricing of its updated Corolla Cross line-up ahead of orders opening on certain variants on July 24.

Toyota currently doesn’t offer a heavy-duty version of its Tundra full-size pick-up globally but that could soon change thanks to the handywork of an Australian second-stage vehicle manufacturer.

XPeng next to go fully factory backed?