# Ford F-150 Recall Alerts Owners of Fuel Tank Risk – Daily Car News (2026-09-15) > Daily Brief: EVs Hit a Price Milestone in Australia, Chery’s New Brand Flexes, GM Australia Shifts, and a Big F-150 Recall I started the day double-taking at a headline I honestly didn’t expect to see for a few more years:... > Published 2026-09-15 by Thomas Nismenth. 5 min read (1082 words). > Blog: Nachricht at AutoWin (https://www.autowin.com). ## Details - Canonical URL: https://www.autowin.com/de/blogs/news/ford-f-150-recall-alerts-owners-of-fuel-tank-risk-daily-car-news-2026-09-15 - Author: Thomas Nismenth - Published: 2026-09-15 - Updated: 2026-09-15 - Reading time: 5 minutes - Word count: 1082 - Topics: Australia, Automotive, Car News, Chery, Daily, EV, F-150, Ford, GM, Kia, Lepas, News, recall, Toyota - Featured image: https://www.a1win.jp/cdn/shop/articles/daily-car-news-2026-09-15.webp?v=1789453945&width=1200 ## Summary Daily Brief: EVs Hit a Price Milestone in Australia, Chery’s New Brand Flexes, GM Australia Shifts, and a Big F-150 RecallI started the day double-taking at a headline I honestly didn’t expect to see for a few more years: an EV is now Australia’s cheapest new car. Let that sink in. After years of “EVs are great, but pricey,” the pricing narrative just did a handbrake turn. Add a bold new push from Chery’s latest brand (Lepas), a leadership change at GM Australia, and a worrying Ford F-150 recall, and you’ve got a news cycle with both promise and potholes.Australia’s Cheapest New Car… Is Ele... ## Full Article Daily Brief: EVs Hit a Price Milestone in Australia, Chery’s New Brand Flexes, GM Australia Shifts, and a Big F-150 RecallI started the day double-taking at a headline I honestly didn’t expect to see for a few more years: an EV is now Australia’s cheapest new car. Let that sink in. After years of “EVs are great, but pricey,” the pricing narrative just did a handbrake turn. Add a bold new push from Chery’s latest brand (Lepas), a leadership change at GM Australia, and a worrying Ford F-150 recall, and you’ve got a news cycle with both promise and potholes.Australia’s Cheapest New Car… Is ElectricAccording to CarExpert, for the first time an EV holds the title of Australia’s cheapest new car. No asterisks, no “after incentives,” just the sticker price. If you’ve been sitting on the fence because the math didn’t stack up, this is the moment the spreadsheet starts arguing with your instincts—in a good way.What it means when you’re out there actually living with the thing: Commuter sanity: For city runs, an EV at the entry-level price point makes petrol stations feel optional. I noticed the effect even on short press loans—leaving home with a “full tank” every morning rewires your brain. Running costs: Electricity rates and off-peak charging can make weekly fuel spend feel quaint. Tyres and insurance still exist, of course. Country drives: Range and charging access still matter; cheap doesn’t equal limitless. On a rough regional loop I did earlier this year, planning remained key.The broader play? Expect a ripple. If one EV can undercut the entire market, others will chase. And the used market will follow, which helps first-time buyers most.Chery’s Newest Brand, Lepas: “No Rivals” and a Full-Court PressChery’s newest brand Lepas has hit Australia with the confidence of a seasoned striker. Multiple CarExpert reports say the newcomer is claiming a major advantage over other Chinese brands, even suggesting it has “no rivals” here. Big talk, but they’re backing it with breadth: a product onslaught that includes competitors for staples like the Toyota Corolla and heavy-hitters like the Kia EV9.What I’m watching for when the metal lands Driving feel: New brands often nail spec sheets but miss the last 10%—steering feel, brake tuning, NVH finesse. That last 10% is where trust is earned. Infotainment polish: Quick boot times, clean menus, and voice commands that don’t give up in Aussie accents. It’s the everyday stuff that wins owners. Warranty and dealer support: A few recent buyers told me they value fast parts delivery more than panoramic sunroofs. Sensible people.Where Lepas aims to square up Segment Expected Rival Benchmark Why It Matters Small hatch/sedan Toyota Corolla The heartbeat of Aussie commuting; wins on reliability and running costs. Large electric SUV Kia EV9 Family road-trip rig; space, range, and charging speed are king. Compact crossover Mazda CX-30 / BYD Atto 3 (class) The hottest slice of the market; design and ride comfort decide the sale. Confidence is charming; execution is convincing. If Lepas pairs sharp pricing with a calm, well-damped ride over corrugations (a common slip-up), the incumbents will feel it.GM Australia: Boss Exits, Candid Words FollowCarExpert reports the departing General Motors Australia boss has opened up about the recent exit. Leadership changes often read like reshuffles on paper, but they ripple in showrooms—especially around parts pipelines, brand messaging, and dealer morale. The big tell, in my experience, is how quickly service teams get answers on technical queries after a swap. If that stays tight, customers barely notice the change. If not, you hear about it at the counter on a Friday afternoon.Ford F-150 Recall: Fuel Tanks Can Detach—And That’s Not AllCarscoops flags a serious recall for Ford F-150s where fuel tanks can potentially detach while driving—plus additional issues beyond that headline worry. If you own one, treat this as urgent, not optional. A loose tank is a safety and environmental hazard, and it takes the joy out of a good ute on a bad day.What I’d do today if it were my driveway: Stop heavy towing or off-road use until inspected. Book a dealer appointment and reference the latest F-150 recall bulletins. Do a quick underbody visual check for anything hanging or scraping when parked on level ground—don’t crawl under without proper stands.When I last took an F-150 across a chunk of corrugated track, the underbody hardware felt stout. Recalls like this are reminders that even robust gear needs the right fasteners and quality control every single time.Quick Takeaways Price shock: An EV now wears Australia’s “cheapest new car” crown—paradigm officially shifted. Lepas means business: Chery’s new brand talks big and targets everything from Corolla to EV9 territory. GM Australia change: Leadership exits can quietly shape parts flow, service speed, and customer confidence. F-150 recall: Fuel tank detachment risk demands immediate owner action.Who’s This Good For? Urban commuters: That budget EV could be the stress-free city car you actually plug in every night. Growing families: Keep an eye on Lepas if you want seven seats and smart pricing. Tradies and tourers: If you’re in an F-150, get the recall done before the next job site or bush trip.ConclusionOne headline rewrote the EV affordability story in Australia, another promised a fresh wave of choice from a confident newcomer, and a third reminded us that recalls don’t care how popular a badge is. The market’s moving fast; keep your options open, your tyres aired, and your dealer on speed dial.FAQWhich EV is Australia’s cheapest new car now? CarExpert reports an EV has taken the title for the first time. Specific model and pricing details are best confirmed with local dealers as availability can shift quickly.What is Chery’s Lepas and what are they launching? Lepas is Chery’s newest brand, planning a broad lineup that includes rivals to mainstays like the Toyota Corolla and large electric SUVs in the Kia EV9’s orbit.Should I worry about the Ford F-150 recall? Yes—fuel tank detachment is a serious safety risk. Book an inspection and repair with your dealer as soon as possible.How do leadership changes at GM Australia affect owners? Usually through the finer details: parts availability, service turnaround, and clear communication. If those remain steady, day-to-day ownership should be unaffected.Does a cheaper EV mean long road trips are now easy? Easier, not effortless. Range, charging speeds, and network coverage still matter. 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