Hybrid
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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…
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Cupra Formentor VZe (PHEV) price slashed to $47,990 drive-away
Cupra has launched a sharp run-out campaign for its 2024 Formentor VZe plug-in hybrid, cutting the price to just $47,990 drive-away with extra equipment bundled in. The deal includes the optional leather and camera package as well as a panoramic…
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2026 MG HS Hybrid+ & Super Hybrid (PHEV) arrive in Australia
Pricing for the 2026 MG HS Hybrid+ and 2026 MG HS Super Hybrid has been revealed, giving MG a two-pronged assault on the hybrid and plug-in hybrid medium SUV market in Australia. Starting with the Hybrid+, it is a conventional…