A ute has taken back the number one position in Australian new car sales, pushing electric vehicles down the rankings, according to drive.com.au. The change comes as local buyers continue to choose practical, load-carrying vehicles over passenger cars and EVs.

Globally, the picture tells a different story. In the United States, sedan sales are growing fast, with Honda and Toyota setting the pace. Automakers that cut their sedan lines are now losing ground to rivals who kept them. Locally, the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 is drawing attention, Renault has shifted focus away from drivetrains toward drones, and an Australian brand has attached itself to a new car model.