Hybrid
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2026 BYD Sealion 8 plug-in hybrid 7-seat SUV now on sale in Australia
Looking to buy a new 7-seat hybrid SUV? BYD is getting ready to launch its Sealion 8 which might be of interest. It packs a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain into a practical three-row-seat SUV. Two powertrain options are being presented,…
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Nissan Aura NISMO RS Concept revealed – the modern hot hatch?
Nissan pulled the drapes off the Aura NISMO RS Concept at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, which previews a JDM hybrid hot hatch. A NISMO version of the Aura (based on the Note) already exists but this one winds up…
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2027 Chery crossover ute revealed in patent images, confirms for Australia?
We reported over a year ago that Chery is considering offering two utes for Australia, including a conventional rugged-style option to compete with HiLux and Ranger, as well as a softer crossover-based option to push into a newer space. Well,…
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Top 10 Best Hybrid & PHEV Utes on sale in Australia in 2026
In Australia, our insatiable appetite for the best new ute shows no signs of abating. While the 4×2 category is down slightly towards the end of 2025, the 4×4 category is up to the tune of 3.5 per cent –…
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BYD Sealion 5 now on sale in Australia, price from $33,990
BYD is expanding its plug-in hybrid lineup in Australia with the introduction of the new Sealion 5, positioning it as the cheapest PHEV SUV currently on sale. Priced from just $33,990 (excluding on-road costs), the Sealion 5 undercuts most electrified…
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2026 GAC M8 review – Australian launch (video)
GAC’s expansion into Australia continues with the arrival of the M8 PHEV; a boldly styled seven-seat luxury people-mover that undercuts its segment on price while offering levels of comfort and equipment you’d normally associate with far more expensive machinery. At…
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2026 Denza B5 & B8 price confirmed for Australia, starts from $74,990
Following the initial confirmation of these new off-road SUVs last month, the local division, under BYD, has just confirmed the starting prices for the Denza B5 and B8. Two variants of the B5 are hitting the market, including the regular…
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Toyota unveils new GR GT supercar for 2027, gets twin-turbo V8
Toyota has lifted the curtain on a new flagship supercar project from its Gazoo Racing division, called the GR GT. It’s been developed as a road-legal machine with deep motorsport influence, and is seen as a spiritual successor to the…
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BYD Atto 2 ‘DM-i’ PHEV announced in Europe, set for Australia soon
BYD’s Atto 2 small SUV has barely touched terra firma here and is already causing a huge sensation. European buyers now have access to a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, utilising BYD’s DM-i system, providing an electric range of 90km or…