Hybrid
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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…
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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…