Purple cars on the rise in Australia as Chinese brand launches new shade for special-edition EV

PerthNow - Oct 29, 2026

Lovers of lavender and lilac – and electric SUVs with 4.0-second 0-100km/h times – now have a special-edition Leapmotor to put on their shopping list.

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From TV studio to dream home: Dianella’s historic hill is reimagined

Oct 29, 2026

From TV studio to dream home: Dianella’s historic hill is reimagined

Once home to some of WA’s most recognisable television stations, Dianella is entering a new era as Broadcast Hills offers a rare opportunity to build a new home.

Chery Tiggo X7 revealed, Australian launch under consideration

Oct 29, 2026

Chery Tiggo X7 revealed, Australian launch under consideration

The first of a range of off-road-focused ‘X’-branded SUVs from Chery has been revealed and is ripe for an Australian release, where it’s “under consideration”.

Aussie actor and stuntman Richard Norton's death linked to unapproved peptides

Oct 29, 2026

Aussie actor and stuntman Richard Norton's death linked to unapproved peptides

A Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.

Controversial Hyrox contestant announces return

Oct 29, 2026

Controversial Hyrox contestant announces return

Aussie HYROX champion Joanna Wietrzyk is about to compete again, months after she sufferred bowel incontinence at a Beijing event in September.

"Zero" risk of confusion between Chery's many brands, says exec

Oct 29, 2026

"Zero" risk of confusion between Chery's many brands, says exec

Lepas is one of the eight brands Chery will have in Australia by 2028, but executives don't expect you to confuse them.

Chery thinks there aren't enough electric SUVs in Australia

Oct 29, 2026

Chery thinks there aren't enough electric SUVs in Australia

Chery's new Lepas brand is landing in some of Australia's most competitive vehicle segments, and it's banking on its "bold" vehicles to help stand out.

Lepas says it'll be around "forever" as it rolls out a separate dealer network in Australia

Oct 29, 2026

Lepas says it'll be around "forever" as it rolls out a separate dealer network in Australia

Lepas is establishing a separate dealer network to Chery in Australia, but it will share a lot behind the scenes as it pledges to live "forever".

There are ceremonies for births, marriages and death. We need better ones for divorce

Oct 29, 2026

There are ceremonies for births, marriages and death. We need better ones for divorce

Break-up registries are all the rage. I say bring back the sweet art of petty revenge.

Holden brake supplier Bendix enters voluntary administration

Oct 28, 2026

Holden brake supplier Bendix enters voluntary administration

The Australian company behind Bendix, a former supplier to Holden, Ford and other local carmakers, has entered voluntary administration after more than 70 years of manufacturing.

Aston Martin Valhalla Spider unveiled as brand's fastest open-top car

Oct 28, 2026

Aston Martin Valhalla Spider unveiled as brand's fastest open-top car

The Aston Martin Valhalla Spider has the coupe's V8 plug-in hybrid drivetrain, but now with a dash of wind-in-the-hair excitement.

GWM Tank 500 gets another update in China, but Australia still hasn’t received the last one

Oct 28, 2026

GWM Tank 500 gets another update in China, but Australia still hasn’t received the last one

GWM's Ford Everest rival has gotten even more plush with the addition of new luxury features, but the update hasn't been confirmed for Australia.

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