Geely launches Emgrand PHEV sedan and two SUVs in Australia next year

Geely will introduce its Emgrand L EM-i plug-in hybrid sedan plus two new SUVs to Australia during 2027, doubling its local lineup.

Why it mattersExpands choice for Australian buyers interested in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Shows intensifying Chinese competition in Australia's EV market.

AustraliaAustralian drivers will soon have access to cheaper plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles from a Chinese brand expanding rapidly locally.

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Electric cars outsell all other powertrains for the first time in Australia

Electric vehicles captured 24.9 per cent of Australia's new car market in August 2026, outselling every other powertrain type for the first time.

Why it mattersThe shift shows Australia's vehicle market is changing fast, with electric cars becoming mainstream rather than niche, affecting what new cars buyers see on forecourts.

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Bathla Group seeks funds as 2,000 homes sit unfinished in Sydney

Bathla Group's administrators are seeking short-term funding to keep the developer running. But they warn it would only buy weeks to find longer-term money. The company has about 2,000 homes and apartments under construction. These span 45 projects, mostly in western Sydney.