Hybrid
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2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid in the works, based on 500e electric
Fiat is taking a delightfully unconventional route with replacing the ICE-powered variants of its ageing 500, with a new hybrid package. Initially following a strategy set by MINI with a separate platform for the EV and facelifted ICE models, the…
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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross update revealed, gets GR Sport variant
Toyota Australia has announced 2026 updates for the Corolla Cross lineup, with the introduction of a new GR Sport variant, confirmed for the second half of 2025. Other updates include exterior design tweaks and more standard equipment across the board.…
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Ferrari 296 Speciale revealed, with Speciale A spider
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its latest special edition, the 296 Speciale. It’s a more focused and more powerful evolution of the 296 GTB. Revealed in Maranello this week, this new plug-in hybrid supercar is engineered to offer sharper…
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2026 Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV revealed, 300kW/800Nm
As previewed, Nissan has pulled the covers off its first-ever electrified ute, with the all-new 2026 Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid (PHEV). It made its debut at Auto Shanghai 2025. Blending modern design with serious dual-purpose credentials, the new model headlines…
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2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV, E-Transit announced for Australia
Following the announcement of the new Transit Custom Trail AWD, Ford Australia is expanding its light commercial van lineup with the official pricing and specs for the incoming MY2025.75 E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV, bringing electric and plug-in hybrid…
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Hyundai unveils next-gen hybrid powertrain family, 1.6T & 2.5T
Hyundai Motor Group has taken the wraps off its latest, advanced hybrid powertrain systems that are set to underpin a wide range of future models across its Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. Unveiled during the company’s ‘Next-Gen Hybrid System Tech…
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2026 Lexus ES revealed with 500e flagship, confirmed for Australia
Lexus has unveiled the all-new, eighth-generation ES sedan for 2026 at the Shanghai Auto Show, previewing a new chapter in the brand’s electrification strategy and luxury design language. A staple in the Lexus portfolio since 1990, the ES has been…
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2025 Honda Accord RS e:HEV review (video)
For some car seekers, there’s an intangible comfort in buying cars from brands that have been about for decades. They have become household names over the years, meaning they must have done something right to survive. But this philosophy is…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro revealed, confirmed for Australia
Hyundai has pulled the wraps off its first-ever XRT Pro variant with the 2026 Palisade XRT PRO. It made its public debut at the New York International Auto Show. The XRT Pro is all about boosting off-road capability for the…