A ute has clawed back the number one position in Australian new car sales, pushing electric vehicles down the rankings, according to drive.com.au. The shift 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 leading the charge. Automakers that dropped sedans from their lineup are now falling behind to rivals who kept them. Locally, the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 is drawing attention, Renault has pivoted from drivetrains to drones, and an Australian brand has put its badge on a new car model.