Hybrid
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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),…
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iCAUR confirmed for Australia, 335kW V25 due early 2027
Chery Group is expanding its presence in Australia with the introduction of another brand, confirming iCAUR will officially launch locally in early 2027. Established in 2023, iCAUR is focused on electrified SUVs with distinctive, boxy styling and an adventure-oriented theme.…
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Genesis debuts next-gen 2.5T hybrid with 2027 GV80
Fresh off the back of releasing the dazzling GV90, Genesis has officially pivoted away from its EV-only strategy, detailing its first-ever petrol-electric model; the GV80 Hybrid. Representing a major shift for the Korean luxury marque, the GV80 Hybrid debuts a…
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2026 Renault Symbioz review – Australian launch (video)
Renault is expanding its Australian lineup considerably in 2026, and one of the more important new arrivals is the Symbioz. It enters the highly competitive small SUV segment with a distinctly European flavour, while giving buyers the choice of two…
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Lamborghini Revuelto SV revealed as new hardcore model
Lamborghini has used the 2026 Monterey Car Week to unveil its most powerful and fastest production vehicle ever; the Revuelto SV. Applying the legendary Super Veloce treatment to the brand’s V12 plug-in hybrid flagship, the new model has been comprehensively…
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2027 GWM Cannon gets Hi4-T plug-in (PHEV) option, 310kW
GWM is expanding its electrified ute range in Australia with a new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The new option sits alongside the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, giving GWM two separate plug-in hybrid utes in Australia. Power comes from…
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Xiaomi SkyNomad EREV SUV revealed with MPV-like cabin packaging
Following a preview, Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has unveiled the SkyNomad as a series of full-size extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). Launching initially in two variants, the 4960mm N70 Max and the flagship 5285mm N90 Max, the models mark a departure…