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VFACTS: March 2026 new car sales results for Australia
New vehicle sales figures for March 2026 are out, in the form of the VFACTS report, which includes new vehicle registrations for almost all makes and models except those from Tesla and Polestar. And it looks like EVs are definitely…
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Updated BYD Shark 6 gets 2.0L engine, 3500kg towing upgrade
BYD is expanding its Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia for 2026, with the introduction of two new variants including a Performance 2.0L and a double-cab-chassis offering. These join the existing regular model. Headlining the update is the arrival of…
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2026 BYD Seal 6 sedan & Touring wagon on sale in Australia
BYD has just confirmed it is introducing the Seal 6 sedan and Seal 6 Touring wagon in Australia, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a total projected range of up to 1400km. The new models feature BYD’s latest DM 5.0…
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2026 BYD Sealion 7 Performance review (video)
The BYD Sealion 7 sits in the sweet spot of the Australian market at the moment, where electric SUVs are quickly shifting from niche to mainstream, partly due to record-high petrol prices. Going with the Performance variant provides strong outputs…
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BYD reveals incredible 1500kW ‘Flash’ charging system, Blade Battery 2.0
At a technology event in Shenzhen, BYD unveiled its second-generation ‘Blade Battery 2.0’, capable of charging from 10 to 70 per cent in around five minutes and reaching roughly 97 per cent in about nine minutes under ideal conditions. Those…
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2026 Denza D9 announced for Australia, joins recent luxury EV vans
BYD’s luxury brand, Denza, is getting ready to launch a new VIP-style people mover called the D9. It’ll compete against the likes of the Zeekr 009 and GAC M8, as well as the Lexus LM. The Denza D9 is fully…
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Cheapest new EV comparison: BYD Atto 1 vs Geely EX2 vs MG4 Urban vs GAC Aion UT
For 2026, a milestone in automotive history has been reached. With the launch of the Atto 1 (nee Seagull), BYD has ushered in the era where EVs have pricing parity with their petrol counterparts. Low $20k for a brand new…
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2026 BYD Sealion 8 plug-in hybrid 7-seat SUV now on sale in Australia
Looking to buy a new 7-seat hybrid SUV? BYD is getting ready to launch its Sealion 8 which might be of interest. It packs a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain into a practical three-row-seat SUV. Two powertrain options are being presented,…
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Top 10 Best Hybrid & PHEV Utes on sale in Australia in 2026
In Australia, our insatiable appetite for the best new ute shows no signs of abating. While the 4×2 category is down slightly towards the end of 2025, the 4×4 category is up to the tune of 3.5 per cent –…