MG Motor Australia officially sold out the pre-launch offer associated with the first 500 units of its updated ZS EV, well before the official on-sale date of July 2022.

Lotus has announced pricing for its Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder-powered and V6 Emira variants, the latter arriving Down Under this month, priced at $169,990 for the base manual.

Kia’s second-generation Niro arrives with hybrid and full-electric options, starting at $44,380 + ORC with more features, larger size and new styling inside and out.

Jumping the gun here a touch but the safer, smarter and more luxurious revised Hyundai Palisade with the biggest grille in the world arrives August 1.

GWM Haval Australia will introduce the coupe-styled GT version of its H6 medium SUV range this month, with the same 150kW/320Nm  driveline found in other H6 derivatives.

Ford’s new Ranger arrives this month priced $35,930 + ORC for the base 4x2 while the flagship Raptor – now with gutsy turbo-petrol V6 – is $85,490 + ORC.

Cupra has scheduled July 21 for a “range launch” in Australia, with the pre-sold advance guard comprising flagship VZx specification of the Leon, Formentor and Ateca models.

Audi has released pricing and specifications for its RS3 Sportback and sedan range. The sizzling 294kW five-cylinder duo is available from this month from $91,400 + ORC for the Sportback.