Hybrid
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2027 GWM Cannon gets Hi4-T plug-in (PHEV) option, 310kW
GWM is expanding its electrified ute range in Australia with a new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The new option sits alongside the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, giving GWM two separate plug-in hybrid utes in Australia. Power comes from…
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Xiaomi SkyNomad EREV SUV revealed with MPV-like cabin packaging
Following a preview, Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has unveiled the SkyNomad as a series of full-size extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). Launching initially in two variants, the 4960mm N70 Max and the flagship 5285mm N90 Max, the models mark a departure…
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2026 BYD Seal 6 Touring review – Australian launch (video)
The Australian new-car market has been crying out for a practical, affordable wagon for years. SUVs have steadily replaced them, leaving buyers with few choices if they wanted the driving manners of a passenger car but the cargo capacity of…
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Nissan Australia adds Rock Creek variant to 2026 X-Trail range
Nissan Australia has expanded its X-Trail lineup for 2026 with the introduction of the new Rock Creek variant, alongside three more affordable front-wheel drive e-Power hybrid grades. The new Rock Creek is aimed at buyers wanting a tougher-looking family SUV,…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy review (video)
With so many choices and new product pushing through, there are many attributes to consider when choosing a large SUV in Australia. Space, features, comfort over long distances, price, dynamics, performance, efficiency – all are equally crucial for the segment…
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Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido special edition made for Japan
Lamborghini has unveiled a special edition Revuelto called the Impavido, to celebrate 25 years of official operations in Japan, with production limited to just 25 individually numbered examples. The Revuelto Impavido is an exclusive model that has been developed through…
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2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS review – Australian launch
In many ways, the Jaecoo J8 has been the odd one out in the brand’s success story of 2026. Up to the end of June, the lion’s share of volume belonged to the compact J5, with 6113 units shifted, followed…
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2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid review – Australian launch (video)
It’s a new chapter for one of Australia’s most iconic 4×4 SUVs, with the introduction of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid. Rather than chasing outright fuel economy like most of Toyota’s hybrid models, this system has been developed with…
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Chery Stockman specs confirmed, 350kW/800Nm diesel PHEV
Chery Australia has released the first technical details of its upcoming Stockman ute, confirming a diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain capable of producing 350kW and 800Nm. That’s just shy of the new JAC Hunter (360kW/1010Nm) and slightly above the new BYD…