Hybrid
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2025 Lexus LS 500h Sports Luxury review (video)
Flagship sedans aren’t as predominant as they used to be. SUVs have pushed their way into every corner of the showroom. But for purists, and perhaps chauffeurs, the Lexus LS500h still flies the flag for luxury limousines done the proper…
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2026 GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia
GWM will soon introduce a new variant of the Tank 500 in Australia, called the Hi4-T Plug-in Hybrid. It will come in as GWM’s fourth new PHEV release in 2025. At the heart of the Tank 500 Hi4-T is a…
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Lotus Emira to get PHEV ‘Hyper Hybrid’ option – report
A major strategy shift from Chinese-owned, British sports car manufacturer Lotus is set to see it pivot from an all-electric portfolio, looking to hybridisation as a way forward instead, starting with the Emira and a possible plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system. According…
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Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid revealed, 200km electric range
Volvo’s next assault at the premium midsize SUV sector has been unveiled with the 2026 Volvo XC70, ushering in a new era for the now Chinese-only manufactured SUV. Its predecessor, the second-gen XC60, was with us since 2017, based on the…
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2026 Nissan X-Trail NISMO revealed, for Japan only
Nissan has taken the wraps off its X-Trail NISMO, which brings a raft of predominantly visual changes to the e-Power-based variant, as well as some meaningful hardware upgrades. Aesthetic upgrades include tasty 20-inch Enkei alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot…
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MY2026 updates add Digital Key 2 for Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe
Hyundai has introduced some updates for the MY2026 Tucson and Santa Fe lineups, bringing in revised pricing and the addition of Hyundai Digital Key 2 across both models. The Tucson range now takes a sharper focus on hybrid power, with…
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2025 GWM Haval H6GT PHEV review (video)
What has sleek coupe-like styling, potent plug-in hybrid power, and more grunt than most Aussie muscle cars? If you answered the Lamborghini Urus SE, you’d technically be right. But we’re talking about something costing roughly one-tenth of the price of…
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1065hp Lamborghini Fenomeno revealed, based on Revuelto
For some time now, Lamborghini has been producing bespoke, limited production run specials, such as the Sian FKP 37, Countach LPI 800-4, Reventon and Veneno. Sant’Agata Bolognese’s latest creation, called the Fenomeno, is based on the Revuelto, but brings some major…
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Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid now on sale in Australia, price from $29,990
Chery has expanded its popular Tiggo 4 lineup with the arrival of a new hybrid option. It comes in as the cheapest hybrid SUV on sale in Australia. Priced from just $29,990 drive-away, the new Tiggo 4 Hybrid arrives in…