The Great Petrol Bloodbath, Why Australia is Choosing the Plug
January 2026 VFACTS data shows Toyota plummeting 22 % while Chinese brands like BYD surge 640 % in a flat market defined by a violent shift away from petrol to plug-in hybrids.
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January 2026 VFACTS data shows Toyota plummeting 22 % while Chinese brands like BYD surge 640 % in a flat market defined by a violent shift away from petrol to plug-in hybrids.
Toyota leads a steady Australian car market in January 2026 as petrol sales drop and plug in hybrid demand surges by 170 per cent.
BMW updates its compact SUV range for 2026 with a new plug-in hybrid but faces intense pressure from Chinese challengers offering more tech for less.
Tesla updates Model 3 and Model Y names in Australia and New Zealand to match global standards while maintaining current pricing and a five year warranty.
GWM launches the electrified Tank 300 Hi4-T with 750Nm of torque and a sub 60k price tag.
Andrew Gao steps up as GWM Managing Director to drive the brand into Australia’s top five automotive rankings.
Kia enters the electric sedan war with a $49,990 starting price and a range-topping 612km variant to challenge Tesla and BYD.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class overhaul delivers 100km electric range, AI-driven MB.OS, and unmatched luxury.