Hybrid

Move over BYD and Leapmotor: Emerging Chinese car superbrand XPeng earmarks range-extender hybrid technology for Australia

6 July 2025 by Jack Quick

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles sales are really taking off in Australia...Read more

Australia's only hybrid mid-size ute axed as 2026 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV takes reins as brand's only electrified Alpha workhorse, rivalling BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV

4 July 2025 by Chris Thompson

GWM will discontinue sales of the Cannon Alpha Hybrid ute just weeks after...Read more

Australia's favourite cars revealed: 2026 Ford Ranger has pushed the Toyota RAV4 off its perch as the BYD Shark 6 and Tesla Model Y roar into relevancy

3 July 2025 by Dom Tripolone

There’s a new number-one seller in town. The Ford Ranger has run...Read more

A new car price war is forming: 2026 MG4, MG HS Super Hybrid and MG ZS Hybrid value increased, joining Nissan, GWM, Skoda and other dropping prices

1 July 2025 by Dom Tripolone

A new car price war is brewing as another brand cuts prices.Read more

China's new Toyota RAV4 smasher! 2026 GWM Haval H6 price and specifications confirmed as cut-price Kia Sportage rival locked in for Australia with the addition of plug-in hybrid power

1 July 2025 by Jack Quick

GWM Australia has confirmed the pricing and specifications for its "...Read more

Toyota is back on top: Toyota RAV4 family SUV takes back its crown from the Tesla Model Y electric SUV at the top of the global sales charts with BYD nowhere in sight

1 July 2025 by Dom Tripolone

Toyota claims top spot in global sales race.Read more

Ballistic 400kW Chinese hybrid gives the 2025 Porsche Panamera a run for its money with 200km of EV range: 2025 Lynk & Co 10 EM-P unveiled in China

30 June 2025 by Jack Quick

Imagery of Lynk & Co’s latest vehicle, the 10 EM-P, has been...Read more

Toyota's popular hybrid SUV updated! 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross keeps it competitive against the 2026 Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30 and Subaru Crosstrek with a refresh and a up to $1260 price hike

30 June 2025 by Jack Quick

Toyota Australia has confirmed the pricing of its updated Corolla Cross...Read more

GWM Tank 500 2025 review: Ultra Hybrid long-term | Part 3

29 June 2025 by Laura Berry

The final installment of the Berry family's long-term test of the GWM...Read more

BYD's Shark 6 needs to be experienced to be believed and is much better than the comment section will tell you and worthy entrant to the ute market dominated by the 2025 Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux | Opinion

29 June 2025 by Marcus Craft

Is BYD's Shark 6 all it's cracked up to be?Read more

Kia Sorento 2025 review: GT-Line PHEV AWD

27 June 2025 by Emily Agar

The plug-in hybrid market is slowly but surely gaining traction in...Read more

New mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV coming for Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Kia Sportage & Nissan X-Trail: 2026 Geely Starray EM-i confirmed Aussie arrival adds a powerful PHEV string to Chinese challenger brand's bow

26 June 2025 by James Cleary

Just when you thought competition in the Australian mid-size SUV market...Read more

China's latest plug-in hybrid weapon spotted in Australia! Geely's 2025 BYD Sealion 6, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV and Jaecoo J7 SHS rival firms for local launch as 2026 Geely Galaxy Starship 7 spied in Sydney

26 June 2025 by Jack Quick

Geely returned to Australian shores earlier this year with its EX5...Read more

Toyota hybrid SUV price jump: 2026 Toyota Kluger spec and cost-of-entry rise as non-hybrid models depart to fire up battle with Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado stablemate

25 June 2025 by James Cleary

Ripples from Toyota Australia’s mid-2024 decision to move all of its...Read more

More V8 grunt for popular Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Nissan Patrol rival: 2026 Land Rover Defender ups the ante with powertrain, design and tech upgrades

25 June 2025 by Samuel Irvine

The Land Rover Defender will gain more V8 options for the 2026 model year...Read more

BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive

24 June 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity and availability in Australia,...Read more

Toyota goes against the grain again! Japanese giant doesn't need long-range plug-in hybrids as BYD, Geely, Chery and more start making plug-in PHEV models with 200-plus km of EV driving range

24 June 2025 by Tom White

Toyota says just 100km of electric driving range is enough, as rivals are...Read more

Watch out Kia, Hyundai and GWM! Chinese giant BYD tunes models Down Under to improve drive experience, safety and more