This week in the Australian car market Week ending 8 February 2026 We’re straight back into product launches and pricing resets this week with a heavy mix of electrification, hybrid expansion and safety milestones across the market. Visit TheBeep.com.au to track every price change & compare deals

Mercedes-AMG has officially confirmed the most controversial C63 in history is on its way out. The plug-in hybrid four-cylinder experiment is being scrapped, replaced by a pure turbocharged inline-six with no hybrid assistance - and it’ll likely wear a new badge: C53. #mercedesamg #c63

The updated MY26 Nissan X-TRAIL has arrived in Australian showrooms with a mild facelift, new tech and a price bump across the range. Find a deal on an X-TRAIL at thebeep.com.au #nissan #xtrail #news

Porsche’s electric Boxster and Cayman might never make it to showrooms. Reports say the EV 718 program is facing delays and rising costs, and Porsche’s new CEO is now considering whether to scrap the project entirely. #porsche #718 #electriccars

Modern performance meets old-school purity. Which one are you taking? #lotus #caterham #sportscars youtube.com/shorts/OdSdY...

Volkswagen has cut ID. Buzz prices again - with up to $12,000 off list and drive-away offers locked in until April 30. #volkswagen #idbuzz #electriccars

Market flat, Toyota stumbles, China powers growth. Swipe to see January’s top 12 brands and models. #vfacts #carsofaustralia #thebeep

Australia’s cheapest plug-in off-roader has landed. The GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T brings 300kW, 750Nm, low-range 4WD hardware and up to 115km of EV driving - from $55,990 driveaway. Find a deal on a GWM at TheBeep.com.au #gwm #tank300 #4wd

The Lotus Emira feels like a modern love letter to analogue driving. #lotus #emira #sportscars youtube.com/shorts/Invgk...

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

BMW has quietly redesigned its iconic roundel - and from February every new model rolling out of the factory will wear it. #bmw #carnews #automotivedesign

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

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

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

Luxury car prices keep rising - but the real prices buyers are paying tell a very different story. #thebeep #luxurycars #caraustralia youtube.com/shorts/HmoQh...

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

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

MG ZS - worth it? Watch the review and decide for yourself. youtube.com/shorts/ffqJ0...

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

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

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

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

2026 is shaping up to be a wild year for the Australian car market. Here are my 4 predictions 👇 #australiancars #carmarket #carbuying youtube.com/shorts/mKPvg...

Volvo has revealed the EX60 - and this feels like a genuine turning point for electric SUVs. #electriccars #electricSUV #volvoev

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

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 youtube.com/shorts/ICdu8...

Kia has quietly updated the Kia EV6 for 2026. 👉 Compare EV6 variants or find a deal at TheBeep.com.au #kiaev6 #electriccars #thebeep

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

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

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

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

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

Subaru has unveiled the BRZ tS Kiiro, finished in exclusive Sunrise Yellow and based on the STI-tuned tS. #subarubrz #carsofaustralia #thebeep

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

BMW has officially confirmed its first-ever electric M3 - and it’s shaping up to be one of the most radical M cars yet. Crucially, this isn’t the end of the petrol M3. BMW will sell the electric M3 alongside a straight-six petrol version. #bmw #m3 #carnews

An electric ute that’s not from China - and it starts at around $60k ⚡️ Meet the KGM Musso EV. A Korean-built, all-electric dual-cab that flips the ute rulebook by leaning more SUV comfort than worksite toughness. youtube.com/shorts/3DLJF... #electricutes #kgm #carreviews

The all-new Mazda CX-6e is locked in for Australia in 2026, joining the recently revealed Mazda 6e and marking a clear shift in how aggressively the brand is approaching EVs. #mazda #electriccars #carnews

A new heavyweight plug-in hybrid SUV from Zeekr has officially broken cover - and the numbers are wild. #zeekr #phev #carnews

This week in the Australian car market 🚗 Visit TheBeep.com.au to track every price change, compare deals and find the right car at the best price. #australiancarmarket #carnews #newcars

Kia’s smallest EV ever has landed - the EV2 debuted at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show ⚡️ Australia might miss out. Local bosses say the weak Aussie dollar vs Euro could make it no cheaper than the EV3 here - meaning it loses its value proposition against cheaper rivals. #kiaev2 #electriccars #carnews

Driveaway prices have been cut across Hyundai’s hybrid and EV range with savings of up to $10,000 now on the table. Compare every Hyundai deal in one place at thebeep.com.au #hyundai #cardeals #electriccars

Vehicle theft has become a serious, industry-wide issue in Australia - and Toyota says it’s now taking action. A clear signal that vehicle security - and customer peace of mind - is now front and centre. #carnews #toyota #australiancars

Which Honda SUV Should You Buy? We break down the HR-V, ZR-V and CR-V - the key differences in size, space, value and who each one is best for. youtube.com/shorts/6ndAb... #honda #suvs

Pop-up headlights are back - and we’re obsessed. This is a modern Toyota GT86 transformed into a full Toyota AE86 tribute, complete with pop-up headlights, yellow fog lights, boxy bumpers and serious Initial D energy. #toyota #gt86 #initiald

Hyundai is bringing its first China-built EV to Australia - and it’s priced to disrupt the segment. 👉 See how it stacks up against every rival at TheBeep.com.au. #electriccars #hyundai #carnews

Australia just clocked another record year for new-car sales 🏁 2025 finished at 1,241,037 deliveries (+0.3%) - the third record year running and it was decided by a strong December push. Swipe for the Top Selling Models + Brands list, then compare every top seller on TheBeep.com.au. #vfacts

Does the Hyundai Palisade Have the Most Cup Holders Ever? 🥤 #hyundaipalisade #carreels #cardesign youtube.com/shorts/t8rcM...

BMW has officially taken full control of Alpina, confirming the brand will now operate as a luxury sub-brand within the BMW Group from 2026. #bmw #alpina #carnews

In 2025, BYD delivered approximately 2.26 million vehicles globally overtaking Tesla’s 1.64 million deliveries which were down around 9% year-on-year. It marks the first time Tesla has lost the global EV sales crown after years of dominance. #electriccars #evnews #carnews

This week in the Australian car market 🚗 Visit TheBeep.com.au to track every price change, compare deals and find the right car at the best price. #australiancarmarket #carnews #newcars