Hybrid
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2025 Honda Civic e:HEV L review (video)
As Australia’s choice of small hatches is reduced further by the ambush SUVs and EVs, there is one that still hangs on, the Honda Civic. This time, it is offered only with a new hybrid powertrain called the ‘e:HEV’. To…
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X revealed with 932kW twin-turbo V8 hybrid
An absolutely bonkers version of the Chevrolet Corvette has been revealed, dubbed ZR1X. It combines the most outrageous combustion engine ever fitted to a production Corvette with the front electric motor system from the E-Ray, resulting in a monster 9.0-second…
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Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid announced for Australia, price from $29,990
The Chery Tiggo 4, one of the cheapest SUVs and the cheapest turbo SUV on sale, is now available with a hybrid engine option. Simply called the Tiggo 4 Hybrid, it features a 1.5-litre petrol four-cylinder engine paired with an…
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2025 Mazda CX-60 review – Australian launch (video)
Mazda has given the CX-60 a comprehensive dynamics update for 2025, responding to customer and media feedback with a series of refinements aimed at improving ride comfort and handling, while broadening value and trim variety while it’s at it. While…
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2026 Toyota RAV4 revealed, PHEV confirmed for Australia
The covers are off the 2026 Toyota RAV4 – currently the best-selling medium SUV in Australia (and many other parts of the world). Featuring a more futuristic design as described in yesterday’s teaser, the lineup will be augmented by a…
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2026 Toyota RAV4 previewed, could include GR Sport variant
The fifth generation of Toyota’s medium SUV king, the RAV4 will debut later today, bringing in a freshened-up design and new levels of technology. Teasers showing partial elements of the front and rear reveal this model is more likely a…
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2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray review (video)
The arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is an interesting one. Firstly, it is the first proper hybrid American muscle car in Australia. And the first with all-wheel drive. But can a true muscle car feature hybrid power? Well,…
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2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid in the works, based on 500e electric
Fiat is taking a delightfully unconventional route with replacing the ICE-powered variants of its ageing 500, with a new hybrid package. Initially following a strategy set by MINI with a separate platform for the EV and facelifted ICE models, the…
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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross update revealed, gets GR Sport variant
Toyota Australia has announced 2026 updates for the Corolla Cross lineup, with the introduction of a new GR Sport variant, confirmed for the second half of 2025. Other updates include exterior design tweaks and more standard equipment across the board.…