Electric
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2027 BYD Atto 2 swaps FWD for RWD in major chassis overhaul
BYD is preparing a big overhaul for its entry-level Atto 2 compact SUV – known domestically as the Yuan UP – with recent Chinese spy shots and government homologation filings confirming a radical shift from front-wheel drive to a dedicated…
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Xiaomi two-door sports car spotted in China, inspired by Vision GT concept?
Images of a heavily camouflaged two-door pure electric sports car undergoing highway testing in China have surfaced, sparking speculation that Xiaomi is actively developing a production counterpart to its radical Vision GT concept. While the prototype wears no official corporate…
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Xiaomi YU7 GT sets autonomous Nurburgring lap record (video)
Xiaomi has secured the world’s first fully autonomous lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife with its YU7 GT electric performance SUV, using the brutal 73-turn German circuit to fast-track its advanced driver-assistance software for mass-market deployment. The automated vehicle recorded an…
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XPeng Mona L03 revealed, up to 650km range
XPeng has officially pulled the covers off the Mona L03, the second model to join its entry-level sub-brand, and if you squint, there’s a distinct hint of an oversized Hyundai IONIQ 3 in its overall frontal stance. Slated for a…
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2027 Porsche Taycan update gets virtual ‘E-Shift’, Manthey track pack option
Porsche has announced a comprehensive update for the 2027 Taycan range, introducing new technology aimed at making its flagship electric sports car more engaging to drive while also improving charging capability, connectivity and day-to-day usability. The biggest change is the…
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2027 Maserati GranTurismo, GranCabrio, Grecale updates revealed
Maserati has unveiled its mid-lifecycle refresh for its GranTurismo coupe, GranCabrio convertible, and Grecale mid-size SUV for 2027. The update introduces harder-edged exterior styling drawn directly from the brand’s flagship MC20 and track-only MCXtrema supercars, alongside notable mechanical enhancements across…
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2026 Subaru Trailseeker review – Australian launch (video)
It wasn’t that long ago when performance wagons were limited to expensive European marques. Now, the Subaru Trailseeker comes in to change all of that. This rather innocent-looking thing is the most powerful and quickest Subaru ever officially offered in…
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Forthing Taikon 5 on sale in Australia, price from $36,990
Chinese automotive conglomerate Dongfeng is the latest to test Australia’s seemingly bottomless appetite for cut-price new-energy vehicles, launching its Forthing sub-brand locally with the Taikon 5 mid-size SUV. Brought to market by distributor Ateco Group, the entry-level challenger lands later…
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Lepas L6 officially confirmed for Australia, new Chinse brand owned by Chery
Chery Group has confirmed its new bold, design-led vehicle brand, Lepas, will officially launch in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2026. The brand’s introductory model will be the Lepas L6; an all-electric mid-size SUV positioned to compete in the…