Josh Nevett
Lamborghini focused on hybrid future, not manual transmissions
The famed Italian performance car brand admits some customers still want a manual, but says its priority is evolving its new hybrid supercar formula.
15 Days Ago
Damion Smy
2027 Ford Transit Custom PHEV, E-Transit Custom prices cut
Price cuts apply across the electrified Transit Custom range, while the E-Transit Custom gains a larger battery and all versions add onboard power.
20 Days Ago
William Stopford
2028 Nissan X-Trail e-Power: Next-generation SUV previewed as Rogue Hybrid
The new Nissan X-Trail is likely still a while away from an Australian launch, but its Rogue twin has been detailed in the US.
20 Days Ago
William Stopford
Chinese budget brand previews PHEV people mover ahead of Australian launch
Forthing's second model has made its in-person debut in Australia, and could become the cheapest electric and plug-in hybrid people mover on the market.
23 Days Ago
William Stopford
GAC S7 heading to Australia as Kia Sorento PHEV rival
After launching a plug-in hybrid people mover, GAC now plans to target the higher-volume large SUV segment in Australia with a new PHEV SUV.
24 Days Ago
Max Davies
2027 GWM Cannon Hi4-T becomes Australia's cheapest PHEV ute
GWM has expanded its PHEV range, with the regular Cannon ute the latest to receive the brand's Hi4-T powertrain tech.
24 Days Ago
William Stopford
2027 BYD M9 PHEV priced up against Kia Carnival in Australia
The BYD M9 will offer plug-in hybrid power for Kia Carnival Hybrid money, with a base price of $61,990 plus on-roads.
24 Days Ago
William Stopford
Nissan Kicks small SUV being rolled out to more markets, Australia under consideration
The Nissan Kicks is gaining momentum as a potential Juke successor in Australia, with confirmation of a second factory producing it in right-hand drive.
25 Days Ago
Alborz Fallah
Leapmotor B03X hybrid under study, Australia could help make the case
The upcoming small SUV is electric-only for now, but demand from Australia, Brazil and Mexico could justify a petrol-assisted version.
30 Days Ago
William Stopford
2027 Lexus LS revealed, goes hybrid-only with chassis upgrades, new features
The Lexus LS limousine has received updates aimed at improving its dynamics, with a panoramic sunroof also joining the feature list.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
Chery Australia confirms Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 SUVs to take on Hyundai Kona, Toyota RAV4
Omoda Jaecoo will triple the number of Omoda-badged models it offers in Australia next year, when it introduces angular new small and mid-size SUVs.
1 Month Ago
Marton Pettendy
New Mitsubishi Pajero to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid power
A senior Mitsubishi executive has confirmed both hybrid powertrain types will be offered in the new Pajero – and perhaps the Triton it’s based on.
1 Month Ago
Josh Nevett
2027 Hyundai Tucson: Australian timing firms for Toyota RAV4 rival
Hyundai has confirmed when the fifth-generation Tucson will reach Australia, and hinted hybrid power could lead the local launch.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
Geely Emgrand L EM-i PHEV sedan locked in for Australia alongside two new SUVs
Geely has locked in a new plug-in hybrid sedan slightly smaller than the Toyota Camry for 2027, alongside two new plug-in hybrid SUVs.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
2027 Jaecoo J7 gets AWD PHEV option, higher entry price
The entry-level Jaecoo J7 has been axed, while a new all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid has been added at the top of the range.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
BYD locks in Kia Carnival rival for Australian launch
BYD is set to enter the heart of the people mover segment in Australia with its plug-in hybrid M9, due on sale here before year's end.
2 Months Ago