GWM’s first V8 in Australia may go without hybrid assistance
GWM Australia has once again promised its first V8-powered model will touch down here in 2027, and it may not be augmented by hybrid technology as initially expected.
Cars
Cars
Initial details confirmed for Australia
The second-generation Volkswagen T-Roc small SUV has been confirmed for an "early 2027" arrival in Australia, powered by mild-hybrid petrol engines.
Cars
Xiaomi cars all but confirmed for Australia
Chinese brand Xiaomi, a rival to brands including Tesla and Zeekr, is set for Australian new-car showrooms, having advertised multiple Sydney-based roles on social media.
Motorcycles
Tardozzi: Aprilia unlucky in Australia, Bezzecchi can win every race
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi says Aprilia’s misfortune with shifting weather at the Australian Grand Prix masked the true pace advantage of the RS-GP in dry conditions. He asserts the Noale manufacturer remains a formidable force capable of winning every remaining race this season.
Podcasts
Spotify Memberships Launch in Australia – Creators Keep 90%
Spotify has launched its new Memberships feature in Australia, giving podcast creators another way to generate recurring revenue from their audiences without relying entirely on advertising or sponsorships.
Motorcycles
QJMOTOR Australia confirms three years warranty
QJMOTOR details Australian aftersales operations QJMOTOR Australia has given further details about the owner-support side of its impending market entry, confirming a three-year, unlimited kilometer factory warranty and a dedicated local aftersales operation ahead of its official October launch. As we noted when QJMOTOR and VOGE Australian launch plans were announced for the first timeAttractive
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Violent online network forcing children to commit suicide – The Full Story Podcast | australia news
This year the FBI issued an urgent warning to parents about 764, a global online community where children are recruited to commit acts of violence. Hundreds of investigations are underway around the world, including Australia, accusing 764 and groups like it of using coercion to turn vulnerable minors into victims and, in some cases, predators.
Motorcycles
2027 KTM Australia Adventure Rally heads to Victoria
From the goldfields to the Great Ocean Road for the 2027 KTM Adventure Rally KTM Australia has revealed the route and dates for the historic 10th edition of its Australia Adventure Rally, with the 2027 event set to take riders from Victoria’s historic goldfields through the Grampians and up the Great Ocean Road. Scheduled for
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2026 Honda Africa Twin range starts at $22,999 in Australia
Honda Australia announces expanded 2026 Africa Twin line-up Honda Australia has confirmed a four-model Africa Twin range for 2026, extending from a more off-road-focused standard model through to the long-range Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT. Few names in the adventure motorcycle category have as much history as the Africa Twin. The original XRV650 Africa
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QJMOTOR and VOGE to launch 16 motorcycles in Australia
QJMOTOR and VOGE are coming to Australia This has not yet developed into the wholesale disruption seen in the car industry, where there has been a flood of unfamiliar brands in a relatively short period, but the momentum is clearly growing in the two-wheeler sector. The question is whether established motorcycle manufacturers will better survive