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Nepal's Auto Import Duty Cut Sparks Sales Surge Ahead of Dashain 2026
14/08/2026
A revised import duty structure has triggered a wave of pre-Dashain vehicle bookings across Nepal's major dealerships, with industry voices calling it a much-needed boost after a sluggish sales year.
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Hyundai Launches IONIQ in China with VENUS and EARTH Concept EVs
15/04/2026
Hyundai has launched IONIQ in China, unveiling the VENUS and EARTH concept EVs and outlining a China-first electric mobility strategy.
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SUV Dominance in Australia: Why Buyers Still Love Family Cars
11/04/2026
SUVs remain Australia’s favourite vehicle type in 2026, driven by practicality and hybrid technology.
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Australia’s EV Boom Continues in 2026 as Affordable Models Drive Growth
10/04/2026
Affordable EVs like the BYD Atto 1 are driving record adoption rates in Australia’s growing electric car market.
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Australia's EV Tax Review: What the Road-User Charge Means for Electric Car Buyers
10/04/2026
The federal government is reviewing the EV fringe benefits tax exemption and considering a road-user charge for electric vehicles. Here's what it means for buyers in 2026 and beyond.
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Australia March 2026 Car Sales: EVs Hit Record 14.6% Share as Ford Ranger Holds the Top
08/04/2026
Australia's new-car market softened slightly in March 2026, but EVs hit a record 14.6% market share — nearly double last year — as the Ford Ranger held the top spot and BYD cracked the monthly brand podium for the first time.
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China Overtakes Japan as Australia's Top Car Source Country for the First Time
07/04/2026
China has overtaken Japan as Australia's largest source of new vehicles for the first time ever, driven by surging sales of BYD, Chery, GWM and Chinese-built models from global brands like Tesla and Kia.
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New Nissan Navara Arrives in Australia with Local Suspension Tuning to Take On Ranger and HiLux
06/04/2026
The all-new Nissan Navara has launched in Australia with locally tuned suspension and renewed ambitions to challenge the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in the country's most competitive vehicle segment.