Honda teases Avancier as first of a new generation
Honda Australia has teased the Avancier, the first model of a new generation for the brand.
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October sales up 3.8% as battery EVs take 23.1% of the market
Australian new vehicle sales rose 3.8% in October to 103,325, with battery EVs on 23.1% and the HiLux back on top.
Range Rover opens bespoke commissioning suite in Sydney
Range Rover has opened a bespoke commissioning suite in Sydney, giving Australian customers access to an expanded vehicle personalisation programme. Located in Mascot, the suite is available to customers purchasing Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Autobiography and SV models.
Geely EX2 passes one million global sales
Geely says its EX2 electric hatchback has passed one million global sales two years after launching. Known as the E2 in some markets, the compact EV debuted on October 9, 2024, and crossed the one-million mark in early October 2026.
BYD signs major partnership with Hawthorn Football Club
BYD has signed its first major AFL partnership, becoming a principal partner and the official automotive partner of Hawthorn Football Club.
Honda adds free servicing to plate clearance campaign
Honda Australia is offering five free scheduled services and eGift cards worth up to $3000 on selected vehicles as part of a plate clearance campaign.
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September 2026
The month in numbers
FCAI VFACTS, released 6 October 2026New vehicle sales102,924 ↑ 0.9%
Year to date914,312 down 127
Battery electric share24.2% 11.3% a year ago
SUV share63.3% 60.2% a year ago
Toyota led on 17,682, BYD was second on 8,191 and Geely's EX5 was the seventh best-selling model in the market. Light commercials fell 13.2%.
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Time to hand over the keys
After 20 years, Auto Media Group has sold AutoTalk Australia to a new publisher. A thank-you to readers, contributors and partners.
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Hello all, So, the time has finally come to say farewell as this will be my last issue of the magazine as Autotalk Australia editor after more than 5.5 years in the role.
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