Josh Nevett
Toyota won't rush plug-in hybrid HiLux
Plug-in hybrid utes are gaining momentum, but Toyota says the technology still isn’t ready for HiLux duty.
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Almost half of Australians want a hybrid or EV for their next car – study
A growing number of Australians are looking to make the switch to a hybrid or electric vehicle, a new study has found.
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2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS prices: Chinese large SUV gets seven seats, PHEV powertrain
Omoda Jaecoo has followed sister brand Chery in launching a large, seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia.
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Mazda CX-5 targeting Toyota RAV4 with range-wide hybrid availability
Mazda is preparing to electrify the CX-5 range, giving its top-selling SUV fresh ammunition against hybrid rivals.
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Omoda Jaecoo's most expensive SUV is getting a glow-up
Omoda Jaecoo's current flagship is going under the knife, with a facelifted version previewed in China by Chery's Exeed brand.
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Expert Insights: Q&A with Ford Australia product communications manager Ben Nightingale
We sit down with Ford’s product spokesperson to quiz him about all things Ranger Super Duty, potential Chinese-built models, and emissions headwinds.
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Why the first Mazda CX-5 Hybrid will be more fun to drive than the Toyota RAV4
There’s one key reason why Mazda insists its first hybrid CX-5 will be more engaging to drive than its most dominant rival.
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2027 Chery Stockman: New Chinese diesel PHEV ute gets a very Aussie name
Chery's first ute in Australia will offer a segment-first diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain and a very blokey name.
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Subaru banking on model onslaught to reverse sales slide
Subaru's sales in Australia have fallen in the past few years, but the brand says it was part of the plan as it prepared for a range-wide revitalisation.
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William Stopford
Jeep exits another segment in Australia, at least for now
The current Jeep Compass has wrapped up its run in Australia, leaving the US brand without a model in one of this market's largest-volume segments.
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Damion Smy
Petrol cars pushed out of China’s top 10 as EV market share hits record high
Record electric vehicle sales saw purely petrol-powered models pushed out of the top 10 in China last month, despite reduced EV subsidies.
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2027 Bentley Flying Spur: Sporty S returns with facelift of ultra-luxe sedan – UPDATE
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GWM Tank 500 PHEV gets Aussie chassis tuning and more tech for the same price
GWM Australia has further finessed the way its flagship Tank 500 plug-in hybrid SUV drives, with additional local tuning.
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BYD says Australians will decide if it can topple Toyota
BYD's second consecutive month as Australia's second-best-selling brand has seen its vice president play down suggestions it could soon overtake Toyota.
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EVs, PHEVs to reach almost a third of global new-vehicle sales in 2026 – report
Thanks in part to the war in Iran, global EV sales are set to continue their upward trajectory according to a new report.
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William Stopford
Denza over-the-air updates bring improvements to towing, off-road ability
Denza is rolling out updates to its SUVs in Australia aimed at improving their towing capability and off-road ability.
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