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Now THIS is the Alfa Romeo we want to see. Meet the Cuorerosso, a stunning new concept unveiled at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. And if this is where Alfa Romeo's design is heading, we're all for it.
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Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso concept previews design of future models

Alfa Romeo’s four-door Cuorerosso coupe won’t reach showrooms, but its design will shape new models due from 2028, starting with a replacement for the Tonale SUV.

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October 12, 2026 at 8:40 AM

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Meet the new ID. Tiguan, replacing both the ID.4 and ID.5 with a more traditional SUV design, a completely redesigned interior and up to 600km of WLTP range.

October 12, 2026 at 2:27 AM

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This week in the Australian car market
Week ending 11 October 2026

It was another busy week for new models and pricing, led by BMW’s next-generation electric SUV coupe, a new sub-$30,000 EV and some significant movements in driveaway pricing.

October 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM

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Mini has given the Countryman a tougher new look, but there's a catch for Australian buyers.
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Mini Countryman Untamed Edition confirmed for Australia without lift or all-terrain tyres

The outdoors-inspired special edition arrives in early 2027 on the Countryman S ALL4 and SE ALL4, but local cars skip the overseas suspension lift, all-terrain tyres and higher towing rating.

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October 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM

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The Honda Super-ONE makes absolutely no sense on paper, but it might just be the most fun small EV in Australia. Here's our full review.
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2026 Honda Super-ONE Review | The Most Fun Small EV in Australia?

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October 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM

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Meet the new Navara Pro PHEV, Nissan's first electrified ute and its answer to the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV.
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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV confirmed for Australia with 300kW and one-tonne payload target

Nissan's first plug-in hybrid for Australia arrives in 2027 with an Oceania-specific 2.0-litre turbo-petrol powertrain, eight-speed auto, mechanical 4x4 and a 3500kg braked towing rating.

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October 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM

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BMW has given the new iX3 a sleeker sibling. The new iX4 takes the same Neue Klasse foundations and wraps them in a coupe-style body, with some seriously big numbers underneath.
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BMW iX4 electric coupe SUV confirmed for Australia with up to 828km range

BMW's sleeker iX3 sibling lands in the first quarter of 2027 with two all-wheel-drive variants priced from $103,900 before on-roads, up to 400kW charging and up to 828km of claimed range.

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October 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM

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Jaguar’s controversial reboot finally has a production car.

Meet the Type 01, a 5.2-metre electric four-door GT that will come to Australia priced from around $300,000 before on-road costs with orders opening in 2027.

October 7, 2026 at 5:10 AM

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Australia’s new-car market recorded 108,778 deliveries in September, up 1.8% year-on-year. Toyota remained the leading brand with 17,682 sales, while BYD finished second for the sixth month in a row with 8,191 deliveries, up 61.1%.

October 6, 2026 at 2:18 AM

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The Suzuki Jimny Heritage is back and this time there’s one big change. For the first time the three-door Heritage is available with an automatic. In fact, it’s automatic only.
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Suzuki Jimny Heritage returns with first automatic in final 300 car run

Suzuki Australia's final three-door Jimny Heritage run brings 300 numbered cars, an automatic-only transmission and pricing from $42,490 driveaway. Pre-orders are open now through dealers.

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October 5, 2026 at 7:07 PM

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This week in the Australian car market
Week ending 27 September 2026

Visit TheBeep.com.au to compare new car prices, track price changes and find the latest deals.

September 26, 2026 at 8:21 PM

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Another new luxury car brand is coming to Australia and its first model brings some serious numbers.

Avatr will launch locally with the 07L, a five-seat electric SUV backed by Changan and powered by CATL battery technology.

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Avatr 07L electric SUV confirmed for Australia from 2027

Pre-orders for the five-seat Avatr 07L open before the end of 2026, with first deliveries due in the first half of 2027. Australian pricing and specifications are yet to be confirmed.

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September 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM

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$577,300 for one Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Or 24 Chery Tiggo 4s.

On paper, that sounds completely absurd. Then you remember this thing has 523kW, hits 100km/h in 2.5 seconds and keeps going to 322km/h.

September 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM

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XPeng has priced the new L03 from $41,900 before on-roads, and the most interesting part is you can choose either the entry EV or the Power-X range extender for exactly the same money.

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September 23, 2026 at 3:08 AM

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Geely’s 2027 Australian line-up is starting to take shape with three new electrified models now confirmed.
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Geely confirms three plug-in hybrids for Australia including Battleship 700

The Monjaro EM-i SUV and Emgrand L EM-i sedan arrive in the first half of 2027, with the tri-motor Battleship 700 off-roader following later in the year. Pricing is yet to be confirmed.

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September 22, 2026 at 4:23 AM

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Chinese SUVs are fighting hard on price. Honda’s HR-V RS takes a different approach.

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September 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM

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The new smart #5 has landed in Australia from $58,900 before on-roads, bringing up to 590km of WLTP range, a 100kWh battery and 400kW DC charging that can take it from 10-80% in under 18 minutes.

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September 21, 2026 at 12:52 AM

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This week in the Australian car market
Week ending 20 September 2026

Visit TheBeep.com.au to compare new car prices, track price changes and find the latest deals.

September 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Zeekr has announced the 7GT electric wagon is coming to Australia with three variants, up to 670km of range and as much as 500kW.

Here’s everything confirmed so far including timing, performance and charging 👇

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