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 move comes as local buyers continue to choose practical, load-carrying vehicles over passenger cars and EVs.

Globally, the picture looks different. In the United States, sedan sales are growing fast, with Honda and Toyota out in front. Automakers that cut their sedan lines are now losing ground to rivals who kept them. Locally, the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 is generating interest, Renault has pivoted from drivetrains to drones, and an Australian brand has put its badge on a new car model.