William Stopford
2026 BYD Shark 6: More powerful, more capable PHEV ute nears Australia
A more powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the BYD Shark 6, bringing with it a big bump in towing capacity.
8 Months Ago
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William Stopford
Which ute should you buy for under $60,000?
Australia's ute market is teeming with options, from popular mainstays to Chinese challengers. Which ones would we choose with a budget of $60,000?
9 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
CarExpert's top five ute reviews of 2025
Utes are the second most popular new-vehicle type behind SUVs, and we tested plenty of new ones in 2025 – these were the best-read reviews.
10 Months Ago
Gavin Womersley
Why this diesel fitter traded his V8 Silverado for a BYD Shark 6
It's quite a change going from a full-size V8-powered American pickup to a plug-in hybrid Chinese one, but this Queensland man doesn't regret his decision.
10 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BYD 'Baby Shark' ute spotted in South America
BYD is, no doubt, hoping for Pinkfong levels of popularity with its new monocoque PHEV ute that will slot in underneath the Shark 6.
10 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BYD Shark 6 cab-chassis approved for sale in Australia
The BYD Shark 6 cab-chassis has been approved by the relevant authorities, meaning it could be go on sale in the not-too-distant future.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mitsubishi Triton Hybrid engineers find BYD Shark 6 PHEV's off-road limits
In developing the first hybrid Triton, Mitsubishi engineers have benchmarked the BYD Shark 6 – and found its limits in off-road testing.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 gets higher payload thanks to GVM upgrade
Ironman 4x4 has launched a range of kits that increase the GVM of the BYD Shark 6 to 3850kg and payload to 1140kg, with each priced at $4190.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 drive-away deal brings thousands in savings for some buyers
BYD Shark 6 customers can save upwards of $3000 on the popular plug-in hybrid ute if they take delivery by September 30, 2025.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 ute finally gets some more colours
The BYD Shark 6 was one of the few models in Australia not available in grey, but now it offers the option.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Australian testing to play critical role in global BYD model development
Local vehicle testing will help define BYD models sold not just in Australia but globally, says the Chinese automaker.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Shark 6 ute lineup to grow further
The Chinese brand says it will offer Australians more choice in the pickup segment as it tackles the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Shark 6 not threatened by Ford Ranger PHEV, says Chinese brand
The first plug-in hybrid version of Australia’s most popular ute won’t take a bite out of BYD Shark 6 sales, insists the Chinese brand.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Which electrified pickup would you buy?
More utes with electric assistance are arriving in Australia by the month, and here's what the CarExpert team is watching closely.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 deals bring cashback, financing offers
BYD is offering a trio of offers for its Shark 6, after government incentives for the plug-in hybrid ute ended on April 1.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest EV range in Australia?
PHEVs are more popular than ever, and the EV-only ranges many of them offer are longer than ever. Here are the ones that can travel furthest.
1 Year Ago
