Hybrid
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2027 Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid review – Australian launch (video)
Introducing hybrid power to a segment that has traditionally relied almost exclusively on diesel, the 2027 Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid is a logical move. Especially with current fuel prices. And many delivery vans spend much of their lives in urban…
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2027 Hyundai Staria Lounge review – Australian launch (video)
How’s this for the ultimate family hauler? It’s the new Hyundai Staria Lounge Hybrid, and it takes the already distinctive Staria formula and pushes it further into premium territory. Coinciding with the 2027 (MY27) update for the Staria lineup, the…
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Lamborghini Urus SE Performante revealed, 600kW V8 hybrid
Not to be out-powered by the newcomers from China, Lamborghini has revealed its insane new Urus SE Performante. This is a more focused, more powerful version of the plug-in hybrid SUV, with revised aerodynamics and a number of chassis upgrades…
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2027 BMW X5 (G65) & iX5 revealed, 40d & 40i inline-6 continue
BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation ‘G65’ X5 for 2027, introducing a fresh design, an overhauled interior and a wider range of powertrains that will eventually include the first fully electric version of the large luxury SUV. The latest X5 adopts…
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2027 Hyundai Staria, Staria Load add hybrid option, new flagship ‘Lounge’
Hyundai has expanded its people mover and commercial van lineup with the arrival of the updated 2027 Staria and Staria Load, introducing hybrid power for the first time and a new flagship Staria Lounge premium variant. The biggest mechanical change…
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2027 Hyundai Elantra (i30 Sedan) revealed
Hyundai has unveiled the next-generation 2027 i30 Sedan (Elantra) at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show in South Korea, previewing a bigger and more technology-focused small sedan ahead of further Australian details. Known as the Avante in Korea and Elantra in…
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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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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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800hp Bovensiepen 05 GT revealed, based on M5 wagon
Bovensiepen, the newly established automotive firm founded by the original creators of Alpina, has revealed the 05 GT. This is a high-performance wagon based on the G90 BMW M5 Touring platform. This marks the brand’s second model release following the…