Hybrid
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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…
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2026 Toyota RAV4 now on sale in Australia, price from $45,990
Toyota has announced full details of the sixth-generation RAV4, set to launch in Australia in late Q1 2026, bringing the brand’s first plug-in hybrid powertrain for the local market and a wider range of trims aimed at offering something for…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade review – Australian launch (video)
Hyundai’s flagship 8-seat SUV has evolved into something genuinely premium, in terms of price. But can the 2026 Palisade compete with traditional premium offerings? Well, it arrives with a new-generation platform and it’s the first to feature hybrid power in…
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Chery Tiggo 9 debuts in Australia, on sale from $59,990
Chery has been making waves on the Australian car market with 27,579 units shifted to the end of October 2025 (VFACTS), and now it is introducing a new flagship; the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. Sitting at the top of the…
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2026 Nissan X-Trail update on sale in Australia, arrives Q1
Nissan Australia has confirmed the updated 2026 X-Trail (MY26) will arrive in local showrooms during the first quarter of 2026, bringing in a sharper design, lightly upgraded interior, and a significant boost in connectivity and driver assistance features. The X-Trail…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro debuts in Australia, confirmed for next year
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro made its debut in Australia this week, with showroom entry confirmed for next year. A pre-production version was shown to media in Sydney to give us all a taste of what to expect from…
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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…