Hybrid
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2026 MG ZS updates announced; more power, recalibrated Hybrid+
MG is addressing widely held criticisms about the inconsistent power delivery in its ZS Hybrid+ announcing a recalibration for 2026, as well as a new MG ZS Vibe from $25,888 drive-away with the 125kW turbo engine. Starting with the elephant…
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2026 BYD Denza B5 & B8 confirmed for Australia, impressive specs
Yet another new Chinese car brand is hitting Australia soon, as Denza reveals specs of its first vehicles – the B5 and B8 SUVs – ahead of their local arrival later this year. Developed under BYD, Denza is positioning itself…
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BYD developing smaller ute to sit under Shark 6 – Shark 5?
A smaller ute in the BYD Shark series (Shark 5?) is under development and its design has been revealed via a patent images filed at the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The ute in the pictures adopts a single side…
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2026 Cupra Leon VZx & VZe review – Australian launch
In an increasingly homogenised automotive landscape (MG this, Chinese EV that), Cupra has emerged as a welcome jolt of lightning with its sporting-flavoured hatch, wagon and SUV range. The Spanish manufacturer – which started as an offshoot of SEAT’s hottest…
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2025 Lexus LM 500h review (video)
It’s not often these days to see risk-averse luxury carmakers venture into new segments, so when Lexus brought a people mover van to the market, it caught our attention. While sedans and SUVs reign supreme in the west, vans of…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade on sale in Australia, price from $89,900
Hyundai Australia is getting ready to launch the all-new 2026 Palisade, with prices and specs announced today ahead of its arrival this week. Just a single top-level Calligraphy variant is being offered locally, which means it is packed with features…
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2026 Geely Starray EM-i review – Australian launch (video)
The second Geely model to hit Australian showrooms, the Starray EM-i, has landed and it’s aimed at the hearts of budget-minded customers seeking a decent plug-in hybrid SUV. With nearly 3000 units of the EX5 EV shifted to the end…
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2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrid confirmed for Australia
Toyota Australia has confirmed it will soon offer a hybrid option for the 300 Series LandCruiser, borrowing the same parallel setup from the Tundra pickup truck. This is the first time the mighty LandCruiser is being offered with a proper…
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Geely Starray EM-i on sale in Australia, price from $37,490
Geely’s second locally-delivered model, the Starray EM-i, has launched with an introductory price of $37,490. After 3000 sales year-to-date of the EX5, Geely is looking to consolidate its position in the Australian market. Like the EX5, there are two variants…