Hybrid
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Top 6 best new BYD models coming to Australia in 2026
If you’re still standing at the bowser watching the numbers tick over faster than a heart rate at a track day, you’re not alone. As of April 2026, the local fuel landscape is a bin fire. Between the ongoing Iran…
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2026 GWM Haval H7 Vanta Hybrid review (video)
SUV design is essentially split into two camps; sleek, city-focussed crossovers that prioritise refinement, and rugged wagons that trade finesse for character and capability. The new GWM Haval H7 Vanta Hybrid plants itself firmly in the latter camp. Squared-off, upright,…
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2026 Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida review (video)
Alfa Romeo has jumped into the light SUV segment with the 2026 Junior Ibrida. Positioned beneath the Tonale and the Stelvio, the Junior represents the Italian manufacturer’s new entry point for the Australian market, adopting the crossover format mandated by…
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Chery Tiggo 9 Elite FWD PHEV entry model announced in Australia
Chery is expanding the Tiggo 9 range in Australia, adding a new front-wheel drive (2WD) Elite variant to bring down the entry price. The Tiggo 9 is a large, seven-seat SUV that offers plenty of power and a smart ‘Super…
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2026 Honda Prelude debuts in Australia, price from $65,000
Honda Australia has confirmed local pricing for the new Prelude, with the hybrid coupe opening at $65,000 drive-away under the brand’s fixed-price One Price Promise. It made its local debut at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show. No, there’s no Type…
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Updated BYD Shark 6 gets 2.0L engine, 3500kg towing upgrade
BYD is expanding its Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia for 2026, with the introduction of two new variants including a Performance 2.0L and a double-cab-chassis offering. These join the existing regular model. Headlining the update is the arrival of…
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Forthing Taikon 5 confirmed for Australia, new Chinese brand
Chinese cars are absolutely peppering the Australian new car market, now Forthing will enter the market in June 2026 under Ateco Group distribution with the Taikon 5. This will add another Chinese new-energy brand to the local landscape. Part of…
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2026 BYD Seal 6 sedan & Touring wagon on sale in Australia
BYD has just confirmed it is introducing the Seal 6 sedan and Seal 6 Touring wagon in Australia, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a total projected range of up to 1400km. The new models feature BYD’s latest DM 5.0…
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2027 Hyundai Staria, Staria Load update announced, hybrid added
Hyundai Australia is adding hybrid options for its Staria and Staria Load van range for 2027, giving buyers a more fuel efficient option. Two variants of the Staria Load commercial van are being offered with hybrid tech, including the based…