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

Globally, the picture looks different. In the United States, sedan sales are rising sharply, with Honda and Toyota setting the pace. Automakers that cut their sedan lines are now falling behind to rivals who kept them. Locally, the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 is generating interest, Renault has moved on from drivetrains into drone territory, and an Australian brand has attached itself to a new car model.