Hybrid
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2026 Lexus NX 350h Sports Luxury review – Top 5 Pros & Cons (video)
The Lexus NX has been a cornerstone of the brand’s SUV lineup for over 10 years now, offering a gateway into luxury motoring with a strong focus on elegance and comfort. In hybrid 350h AWD Sports Luxury form, it leans…
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Ford Bronco Basecamp confirmed for Australia as new PHEV 4×4
Ford will bring the new Bronco Basecamp to Australia in the second half of 2027, introducing the Bronco name locally with an unusual range-extender hybrid powertrain and a strong focus on camping and outdoor use. Unlike the traditional body-on-frame Bronco…
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Forthing to add 3 new models in Australia, showcase MPV at Everything Electric
Nascent electric vehicle brand Forthing has announced it will expand its footprint in Australia beyond the newly launched electric and range-extended Taikon 5 SUV, to include three additional models; an MPV and two SUVs at “attainable price points”. Speaking at…
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MY2027 Jaecoo J7 update now on sale, 260kW AWD flagship added
Jaecoo has simplified its J7 medium SUV range for MY2027 in Australia, introducing a new all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) flagship, while retaining a $39,990 drive-away entry price. The updated range consists of four variants, with the existing Ridge AWD…
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2027 Lexus NX revealed, confirmed for Australia as hybrid-only
Lexus has revealed the 2027 NX medium SUV, bringing a new generation of hybrid technology, more than 100km of electric range for the plug-in hybrid and significant chassis and interior changes. The new NX will arrive in Australia during 2027,…
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2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Sports Luxury review (video)
Luxury SUVs have become increasingly obsessed with proving themselves. Some chase Nurburgring lap times, others compete through giant screens, futuristic interfaces, or enough ambient lighting to rival a nightclub. In the race to stand out, many seem to have forgotten…
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2026 Denza B5 Leopard review (video)
In recent years, the Australian automotive market has become a turnstile for newcomer brands. Each one arrives with bigger screens, longer warranties and sharper drive-away pricing in an attempt to grab the attention of buyers that put price above all…
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BYD Mako PHEV ute previewed, based on Sealion 5
BYD is getting ready to introduce its second dual-cab ute, pulling the covers off a pre-production example of the new Mako plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2026 Interlagos Festival in Brazil. Positioned below the body-on-frame Shark 6, the Mako adopts…
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Hyundai Santa Fe range-extender (EREV) & more N models confirmed
Hyundai has outlined one of its biggest product rollouts to date, confirming more than 100 new or updated vehicles will be introduced globally between now and 2030. Among the more interesting announcements is the first Hyundai extended-range electric vehicle (EREV),…