Cupra dealers open August 1 with a three model line-up: Leon hatch, Formentor coupe SUV and Ateca medium SUV with turbo petrol or hybrid power. Priced from $43,990 to $61,990 +ORC.

Ford Ranger Raptor and Everest. New Everest and Raptor – are still “on track” for an August release in Australia. Raptor will be $85,490 +ORC, Everest from $52,990 +ORC.

Honda CR-V editions, Black and VTi7+Luxe should keep the pot boiling until a new gen’ CR-V next year. Defined by black paint and more kit, they’re $43,700 for Luxe and $44,600 for Black D/A.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD Techniq has constrained availability with a further 120 units filtering through in August. The striking pure EV goes for $77,900 +ORC, less for FWD version.

Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4matic+…quite a mouthful, quite a car boasting 500kWplus and a kilo Newton (1kN) of torque… whoosh. Pay $328,400+ORC for one, then add desirable options.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is here mid-month with the smart new exterior, revised plug-in hybrid powertrain and extra features. A four model range spans $54,590 to $68,490+ORC.

Nissan Z will launch this month though no firm date has been announced. Has 3.0-litre, 298kW, V6 twin turbo engine from Infiniti… should make it a cracker. $73,300 +ORC.

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo is a specced-up tiddler from Skoda offering plenty of black hardware and power from a turbo 1.5 petrol engine driving through a 7 DSG gearbox. It’s $37,990 drive away.

Volvo XC40 arrives this month in hybrid petrol/electric and pure EV form only so no solely ICE cars at all. Prices rise $4500 to $5500 model dependent starting with XC40 Plus B4 FWD at $52,990+ORC.