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MG U9 PHEV ute on the cards, BYD Shark 6 rival
MG Motor Australia has left the door ajar for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of its full-size U9 dual-cab ute, pointing to the underlying platform’s multi-powertrain flexibility as Australian buyers increasingly embrace electrified utilities. Speaking during the national media launch…
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2027 Chery Stockman preview: New details revealed ahead of Australian launch
The Chery Stockman will launch in Australia in the next three months, bringing some impressive specifications and an interesting approach to the increasingly competitive plug-in hybrid ute segment. We had an opportunity to check out a pre-production example in China…
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2027 Nissan Navara Pro PHEV specs confirmed for Australia
Nissan has confirmed a new Navara Pro PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) for Australia in 2027, featuring an Oceania-specific 300kW powertrain, mechanical four-wheel drive and 3500kg towing capacity. It will become Nissan Australia’s first plug-in hybrid, as well as the company’s first…
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Chery Stockman specs further detailed; 80L fuel tank, leaf springs
Chery Australia has released more technical details for its upcoming Stockman ute, confirming a 350kW diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain, triple differential locks and almost 3.5 tonnes of towing capacity. Power comes from a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel Super Hybrid system, incorporating a…
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2027 LDV T60 update announced for Australia, gets 2.5TD Terron engine
The 2027 LDV T60 is getting a substantial update in Australia, headlined by a more powerful diesel engine borrowed from the larger Terron 9, along with a redesigned front end and a much-needed cabin refresh. LDV has simplified the range…
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General Motors previews massive new 8.3L Duramax diesel V8 (video)
General Motors has officially fired a massive shot across the bow of its heavy-duty rivals, dropping a teaser for an all-new, colossal 8.3L Duramax turbo-diesel V8. Nicknamed the Mongoose, the upcoming powerplant has been engineered specifically for the refreshed 2027…
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Jaecoo will offer its version of the Stockman 4×4 PHEV ute
Come mid-2027, Chery will be hedging its bets with the soon-to-be-launched Stockman, which kicks off its Australian innings from late this year. Driving Enthusiast understands there will also be a Jaecoo derivative of the plug-in hybrid 4×4 ute, which may…
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2026 RAM 2500 Warlock on sale in Australia, HEMI V8 is back
The HEMI V8 is returning to the RAM lineup in Australia, with the new 2500 Warlock set to arrive in showrooms from October with a whopping 6.4-litre HEMI V8 petrol engine. It marks the first locally offered HEMI-powered V8 RAM…
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MG U9 EV specs confirmed for Australia; 3500kg towing, 0-100 5.8s
MG Motor Australia has revealed the full specs of its most ambitious local product to date, confirming Australia will serve as the global launch market for the all-new, all-electric MG U9 EV dual-cab ute. Designed and tested specifically for Australian…