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1 day ago | carsales.com.au | Bruce Newton

GWM gets straight to the point, setting out why its Cannon Alpha PHEV is the superior uteGWM has abandoned media launch orthodoxy and gone straight for the jugular, explaining in detail why its new Cannon Alpha PHEV is a better vehicle than the BYD Shark 6. Rather than ignore the opposition or only refer to it rarely or in veiled terms, GWM’s recent media presentation in Melbourne introducing the new petrol-electric dual-cab 4x4 ute targeted the Shark repeatedly.

2 days ago | carsales.com.au | John Mahoney

New CEO says 11,000 more jobs to go with the closure of seven factories globally as firm braces itself for huge lossesNissan has announced it will slash another 11,000 jobs globally and close seven factories as it continues to fight for its life. By its own admission, profits were down an incredible 88 per cent in the last 12 months to March, while operating profits had fallen to 69.8 billion yen ($A733.5 million).

3 days ago | carsales.com.au | John Mahoney

New architecture to offer up to 1000km of range, world-class safety, advanced driverless tech and unbeatable charging speedsMazda has forged a new collaboration with the world’s biggest battery-maker that will see the Japanese brand build some of the most advanced EVs ever made; blending a 1000km range with some of fastest charging speeds ever seen and levels of safety well beyond that of current EV and combustion vehicles.

3 days ago | carsales.com.au | John Mahoney

All-electric 500e converted to combustion power in bid to replace 18-year-old petrol modelFiat has released the first images of the 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid, also revealing its long-awaited replacement for the ancient combustion-powered 500 will come with the option of a six-speed manual.

3 days ago | carsales.com.au | John Mahoney

Best-selling mid-size ute to get Blue Oval’s most sophisticated BlueCruise driverless tech and its new operating systemDetails of the refreshed 2026 Ford Ranger have surfaced, revealing that the popular ute is in store for the car-maker’s most advanced driverless tech and its latest software, as the Blue Oval prepares to fend off a raft of new Chinese opposition.