BYD's Toyota Prado rival likely this year: Tough off-road focused Denza plug-in hybrids on the cards for Australia with the 2025 Denza B5 to tackle the Ford Everest and the potent luxury focused YangWang brand is under consideration, too

BYD's Toyota Prado rival likely this year: Tough off-road focused Denza plug-in hybrids on the cards for Australia with the 2025 Denza B5 to tackle the Ford Everest and the potent luxury focused YangWang brand is under consideration, too

30 Apr 2025 by Tom White

BYD's factory-backed premium operation says it won't mirror its European roll-out. Read more
China's new 540kW hybrid monster SUV launched to chase Range Rover at a fraction of the price: 2025 Lynk and Co 900 is a beefy plug-in hybrid brute that could land in Australia one day

China's new 540kW hybrid monster SUV launched to chase Range Rover at a fraction of the price: 2025 Lynk and Co 900 is a beefy plug-in hybrid brute that could land in Australia one day

29 Apr 2025 by Laura Berry

First we had to get our heads around the multitude of new brands going on sale in Australia, now we’re trying to cope with the massive power outputs of the models as Chinese brand Lynk ...Read more
Trade in the SUV, it's people mover time! How the Kia Carnival made the people mover cool and why Chinese brands BYD, XPeng and Zeekr will take it further | Opinion

Trade in the SUV, it's people mover time! How the Kia Carnival made the people mover cool and why Chinese brands BYD, XPeng and Zeekr will take it further | Opinion

27 Apr 2025 by Laura Berry

People movers were never cool in Australia, but that’s changing as our evolving tastes take us out of SUVs and into little buses. ...Read more
Is brand loyalty a thing of the past in the Australian new vehicle market? Why the new wave of challenger brands like MG, BYD and GWM will detach an increasing number of buyers from their long-term favourites | Opinion

Is brand loyalty a thing of the past in the Australian new vehicle market? Why the new wave of challenger brands like MG, BYD and GWM will detach an increasing number of buyers from their long-term favourites | Opinion

27 Apr 2025 by James Cleary

In 2025 branding means way more than a hot iron mark scorched into a steer’s backside.It’s about a brand’s personality, reputation and your interactions with it. What it says about you. What it ...Read more
BYD's hi-po electric car breaks cover: 2025 Denza Z sports car concept revealed as rival to Porsche 911 and MG Cyberster

BYD's hi-po electric car breaks cover: 2025 Denza Z sports car concept revealed as rival to Porsche 911 and MG Cyberster

24 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

BYD’s premium sub-brand Denza has pulled the covers off of its Z electric sports car concept at the Shanghai auto show. ...Read more
2025 BYD Yangwang U8L breaks cover as 880kW, ultra-luxury, plug-in hybrid SUV: Should the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Nissan Patrol or Range Rover be worried?

2025 BYD Yangwang U8L breaks cover as 880kW, ultra-luxury, plug-in hybrid SUV: Should the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Nissan Patrol or Range Rover be worried?

22 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

BYD has officially revealed its new Yangwang U8L SUV ahead of its debut at the Shanghai auto show later this week.Positioned as an ultra-luxury, ultra-large, off-road-capable SUV, the U8L will arrive ...Read more
Too many ute options in Australia? From the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark to the upcoming MG U9 and Foton Tunland, how many pick-ups is too many? | Analysis

Too many ute options in Australia? From the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark to the upcoming MG U9 and Foton Tunland, how many pick-ups is too many? | Analysis

19 Apr 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Can you have too much of a good thing? Australians love utes and in recent years we’ve seen more and more brands look to capitalise on that, but it may not be a case of the more the merrier. ...Read more
Two-speed 2026 Toyota HiLux strategy revealed as Australia's former best-seller is set to encircle Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and other hybrid utes

Two-speed 2026 Toyota HiLux strategy revealed as Australia's former best-seller is set to encircle Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and other hybrid utes

19 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Is Toyota preparing two completely different utes to replace the ageing current HiLux in Australia from next year? The first is the widely-speculated but as-yet publicly unconfirmed facelift of today ...Read more
The new car warranty on your 2025 BYD Shark 6, Sealion 7 and Atto 3 just got better: Chinese EV brand BYD launches streamlined warranty on all its plug-in hybrid and electric cars in Australia

The new car warranty on your 2025 BYD Shark 6, Sealion 7 and Atto 3 just got better: Chinese EV brand BYD launches streamlined warranty on all its plug-in hybrid and electric cars in Australia

14 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

BYD has announced improved terms for its new-car warranty in Australia. Read more
China is winning! While BYD Shark 6, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and GWM Haval Jolion sales roar ahead, established brands and evergreen models are suffering in a shrinking new-vehicle market

China is winning! While BYD Shark 6, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and GWM Haval Jolion sales roar ahead, established brands and evergreen models are suffering in a shrinking new-vehicle market

14 Apr 2025 by James Cleary

It was building for a long time, but now the giant wave of Chinese challenger brands entering the Australian new-car market has hit our shores with a vengeance. Read more
BYD's first $100K electric car in Australia? 710kW luxury 2025 Denza Z9 GT EV launches, with pricing said to undercut the Porsche Taycan and BMW i5

BYD's first $100K electric car in Australia? 710kW luxury 2025 Denza Z9 GT EV launches, with pricing said to undercut the Porsche Taycan and BMW i5

11 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

BYD has officially launched its premium Denza sub-brand in Europe, where it is aiming to compete as a more affordable rival to Porsche and BMW.The formerly 50:50 joint venture with Mercedes-Benz will ...Read more
Two electric SUV newcomers smash car safety tests: 2025 BYD Sealion 7 and Geely EX5 put the new Tesla Model Y on notice in Australia

Two electric SUV newcomers smash car safety tests: 2025 BYD Sealion 7 and Geely EX5 put the new Tesla Model Y on notice in Australia

10 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

BYD has continued its strong safety record in Australia with a five-star ANCAP rating for the electric Sealion 7 SUV, while newcomer Geely has also achieved top marks for its new EX5.The latest ...Read more
Toyota was right: Australia's best-selling diesel dual-cab utes have a big China problem 

Toyota was right: Australia's best-selling diesel dual-cab utes have a big China problem 

6 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

The Ford Ranger might have found itself back on top of Australia’s sales charts in March, but a dig into the numbers reveal cracks in the sales ambitions of the Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D ...Read more
BYD sets pricing for its electric Land Rover Discovery Sport rival! Will it come to Australia priced to take on Toyota RAV4 and Kia Sportage?

BYD sets pricing for its electric Land Rover Discovery Sport rival! Will it come to Australia priced to take on Toyota RAV4 and Kia Sportage?

3 Apr 2025 by Chris Thompson

One of BYD’s sub-brands, Fang Cheng Bao, has set pricing for its electric mid-sized SUV in its home market, China.The Fang Cheng Bao Titanium 3 not only comes with a host of unusual features as ...Read more
Meet the $35K plug-in hybrid SUV: Leapmotor B10 REEV to reset value benchmark against Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Qashqai e-Power and other small hybrid SUV

Meet the $35K plug-in hybrid SUV: Leapmotor B10 REEV to reset value benchmark against Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Qashqai e-Power and other small hybrid SUV

3 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Fledgling carmaker Leapmotor intends to make a splash in the small hybrid SUV space late this year with the launch of the B10 REEV. Read more
Shock hybrid small SUV bargain! Sexy electrified Euro crossover is set to rattle Lexus LBX, BMW iX2 and Volvo EX30

Shock hybrid small SUV bargain! Sexy electrified Euro crossover is set to rattle Lexus LBX, BMW iX2 and Volvo EX30

2 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Australia’s premium small SUV hybrid class is about to experience a shake-up with the arrival of the Alfa Romeo Junior. ...Read more
BYD beats Tesla to major sales milestone in Australia

BYD beats Tesla to major sales milestone in Australia

31 Mar 2025 by Samuel Irvine

BYD’s local distributor EVDirect says it has notched up 40,000 sales less than three years after the brand arrived in Australia and is projecting a further 40,000 sales this year alone.Although the ...Read more
BYD's new engine shock! New Subaru-style turbo boxer engine headlines unique performance hybrid YangWang U7 sedan as the Chinese brand takes aim at the Porsche Panamera, BMW i7, and Audi e-tron GT

BYD's new engine shock! New Subaru-style turbo boxer engine headlines unique performance hybrid YangWang U7 sedan as the Chinese brand takes aim at the Porsche Panamera, BMW i7, and Audi e-tron GT

28 Mar 2025 by Tom White

BYD’s ultra-luxury YangWang marque is about to launch its third product - a high-performance sedan, with a surprising flat-engine twist. ...Read more
BYD's next affordable family-size electric car? Chinese giant could target Geely EX5 and Leapmotor C10 in EV SUV price-war with new BYD Sealion 05

BYD's next affordable family-size electric car? Chinese giant could target Geely EX5 and Leapmotor C10 in EV SUV price-war with new BYD Sealion 05

26 Mar 2025 by Tom White

BYD's latest model could enter the $40k EV family SUV price war with Leapmotor's C10 and Geely's EX5. Read more
'A proliferation of product': BYD bets big on Australia as Chinese brand details new-model tsunami that will take the fight to Toyota, Mazda and Kia

'A proliferation of product': BYD bets big on Australia as Chinese brand details new-model tsunami that will take the fight to Toyota, Mazda and Kia

24 Mar 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

BYD says it's just getting warmed up in Australia, promising a "proliferation of product" with a focus on "utes and SUVs" as it seeks to make good on its promise to dethrone ...Read more
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