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Toyota has officially locked in the global crown again. More than 11 million vehicles sold in 2025 across Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino - marking the sixth straight year it’s beaten Volkswagen on the world stage.

#cars #automotiveindustry #globalsales
February 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
BMW has quietly redesigned its iconic roundel - and from February every new model rolling out of the factory will wear it.

#bmw #carnews #automotivedesign
February 2, 2026 at 7:57 AM
The Lexus LC500 will be dead after the 2026 model year, taking one of the last naturally aspirated V8 grand tourers with it.

#lexus #lc500 #v8
February 2, 2026 at 12:27 AM
This week in the Australian car market
Week ending 1 February 2026

It’s been a more selective week for updates, but there’s still been meaningful movement.

Visit TheBeep.com.au to stay across every update, track price changes and find the right car at the best price.

#australiancarmarket #carnews
January 31, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The New South Wales Police Force is now using Chinese-branded Chery SUVs as part of a community engagement partnership, with a Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid added to the Burwood Crime Prevention Unit fleet.

#australiancars #carnews #thebeep
January 30, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Luxury car prices keep rising - but the real prices buyers are paying tell a very different story.

#thebeep #luxurycars #caraustralia

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Ignore Luxury Car Prices? | Here’s Why
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January 29, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Audi’s design boss says what a lot of drivers have been thinking for years - “Big screens are not the best experience. They’re technology for the sake of technology.”

#audi #carinteriors #thebeep
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 AM
This is the Genesis X Skorpio Concept - a fully functional, Dakar-style off-road coupe revealed in the Middle East, powered by a claimed 820kW V8 with 1152Nm of torque. Not an EV. Not a design-only showpiece.

#genesis #conceptcars #thebeep
January 28, 2026 at 1:22 AM
MG ZS - worth it?

Watch the review and decide for yourself.

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MG ZS 2026 Review | Worth It?
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January 27, 2026 at 4:48 AM
The Sorcerer is the first customer example of Singer’s DLS Turbo program - a ground-up reimagining of the 964-generation Porsche 911 with twin-turbo power, a 9,000rpm redline and over 700hp sent exclusively to the rear wheels through a manual gearbox.

#singer #porsche911 #restomod
January 25, 2026 at 10:56 PM
This week in the Australian car market
Week ending 25 January 2026

Visit TheBeep.com.au to stay across every update, compare current deals and find the right car at the best price.

#australiancarmarket #carnews #newcars
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Kia has officially entered the electric sedan game ⚡️

The new Kia EV4 arrives in Australia priced from $49,990 before on-roads, slotting neatly between the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3.

Find and compare the Kia EV4 now at TheBeep.com.au

#kiaev4 #electriccars #thebeep
January 24, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Google-owned Waymo is reportedly in talks with Australian authorities about bringing its autonomous robotaxis to local roads.

If approved it would mark one of the biggest shifts yet in how Australians move around cities.

Do you think Australia is ready for robotaxis?

#waymo #autonomouscars
January 23, 2026 at 1:44 AM
2026 is shaping up to be a wild year for the Australian car market.

Here are my 4 predictions 👇

#australiancars #carmarket #carbuying

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2026 Car Market Predictions | Australia
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January 22, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Volvo has revealed the EX60 - and this feels like a genuine turning point for electric SUVs.

#electriccars #electricSUV #volvoev
January 21, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Audi has locked in Australian pricing and specs for the all-new Audi Q3, and the message is clear: it’s bigger, quicker - and more expensive.

Find a deal on an Audi Q3 at TheBeep.com.au

#audiq3 #carsofaustralia #thebeep
January 21, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Set the cruise, load it up and just drive. The updated Mitsubishi Outlander proved it’s comfortable for hours, confident on rougher roads and sized perfectly for Australian conditions.

#mitsubishioutlander #roadtripready #carreview

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 Review | Easy Road Trip SUV
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January 20, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Kia has quietly updated the Kia EV6 for 2026.

👉 Compare EV6 variants or find a deal at TheBeep.com.au

#kiaev6 #electriccars #thebeep
January 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Alfa Romeo has turned the Giulia Quadrifoglio all the way up.

The new Estrema edition adds carbon fibre everywhere it matters, a titanium Akrapovič exhaust, and a power bump to 382kW and 606Nm from the twin-turbo V6.

#alfaromeo #giuliaquadrifoglio #thebeep
January 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Australia’s next cheap electric car has been confirmed - and no, it’s not BYD.

The GAC Aion UT is officially locked in for Australia arriving in Q2 2026 as a city-focused electric hatch aimed straight at the budget end of the EV market.

#australiancars #electriccars #thebeep
January 19, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Ford has officially revealed the Mustang Dark Horse SC - a supercharged step-up that slots between the Dark Horse and the wild GTD.

The catch? Don’t hold your breath for Australia. Between emissions rules and pricing, this one looks set to stay as forbidden fruit.

#fordmustang #v8 #thebeep
January 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM
This week in the Australian car market
Week ending 18 January 2026

We are straight into product announcements and pricing changes early in the new year, with discounts landing at the value end of the market while premium brands begin to push prices higher.

#australiancarmarket #carnews #newcars
January 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM
The new BYD Sealion 8 becomes the brand’s largest SUV yet and its first plug-in hybrid with three rows, landing before the end of March.

👉 Search and compare it today at TheBeep.com.au

#byd #carsofaustralia #thebeep
January 16, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Subaru has unveiled the BRZ tS Kiiro, finished in exclusive Sunrise Yellow and based on the STI-tuned tS.

#subarubrz #carsofaustralia #thebeep
January 15, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Honda is rolling out a new logo - and it’s not just an EV thing.

The simplified ‘H’ badge will appear on upcoming electric models first, before expanding to major hybrid and mainstream vehicles from 2027.

#honda #carnews #branding
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 AM