Hybrid
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2026 Cupra Leon Ve plug-in hybrid now on sale in Australia
Cupra Australia is expanding its electrified lineup with the introduction of the new Leon Ve hatch for 2026, adding a plug-in hybrid option to the updated Leon range for the first time locally. The new variant slots between the mild-hybrid…
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MY27 Geely Starray EM-i PHEV updates announced; bigger battery, 996km range
Geely has updated its plug-in hybrid Starray EM-i line-up for 2027, headlined by a larger battery pack for the flagship Inspire variant that significantly boosts electric driving range and efficiency. The MY27 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range adopts a…
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Honda goes full-swing on combustion-hybrid engines, scraps EV plans
If you needed further proof that the electric vehicle honeymoon is over, look no further than Honda’s latest product pivot. Just two months after publicly executing its entire upcoming EV lineup – including the highly anticipated 0-Series Saloon, 0-Series SUV, and…
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2026 Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hybrid specs confirmed: 980km range, 165kW
Jaecoo is getting ready to launch its new J5 SHS-H hybrid in Australia, and has announced some specifications and highlights ahead of its arrival. The Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hybrid features Chery’s latest Super Hybrid System technology, pairing a 1.5-litre turbo…
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2026 GWM Haval H6 Ultra PHEV review (video)
The mid-size SUV segment has become a battleground of incremental updates and plug-in hybrid variants. Against that backdrop, the GWM Haval H6 Ultra PHEV AWD is actively trying to move the needle. It brings electrification to the table with serious…
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2026 JAC Hunter PHEV review – Australian launch (video)
Entering the market with segment-busting on-paper specs, the new JAC Hunter PHEV is one of the more interesting left-field entries into Australia’s dual-cab ute market, mainly because of how aggressively it is positioned on value and capability. At under $50,000,…
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JAC Hunter PHEV price starts from under $50,000, 360kW confirmed
The BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV need to watch their back, as the JAC Hunter PHEV has just been confirmed to start from under $50,000. That’s a remarkably low price for the kit it offers. This is…
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Chery trademarks potential names for new ute; Megalodon, Nullarbor, Bushwalker
Chery will soon reveal the name of its upcoming plug-in hybrid ute (codenamed KP31), following an online competition that asked fans to come up with a name. Well, voting is set to begin soon on the finalists. We just found…
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2026 Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport review (video)
The shift toward electrified vehicles continues to reshape the premium SUV landscape, and Lexus has been steadily expanding its plug-in hybrid offerings as part of that transition. The NX450h+ F Sport represents the upper end of that effort – a…