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Top 10 family PHEVs with the longest electric range
There are now plenty of plug-in hybrid family cars that are well suited to the school run and commute, but here are the ones with the longest EV range.
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BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV one step closer to an Australian launch
After being displayed in local showrooms and spied testing in prototype guise here, BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 has now received type approval in Australia.
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BYD Sealion 8 goes EV in Paris with 650km of range
BYD is bringing an electric version of the Sealion 8 family SUV to Europe, debuting its new flagship at the Paris motor show ahead of a 2027 launch.
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ANCAP awards five-star safety ratings to Chinese trio, but dings two for lack of physical buttons
“We want to see carmakers bring back buttons for the functions drivers use every day,” said the independent auto safety organisation.
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How long Chinese auto brands have been in Australia
GWM’s latest anniversary campaign is a reminder that several Chinese brands have Australian histories stretching back well over a decade.
14 Days Ago
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Marginal new-car sales growth attributed to just two Chinese brands
The rapid growth of BYD and Geely is skewing sales reporting to the upside, masking a weakening Australian auto market.
17 Days Ago
Tace Clifford
Top five most affordable mid-size family PHEVs
If you’re in the market for a mid-size family car and want to reduce your fuel bills, this shopping list is for you.
18 Days Ago
Max Davies
"No corners cut" for BYD's cut-price Atto 2 PHEV
BYD insists it isn't taking shortcuts to offer some of Australia's cheapest new cars, as competition heats up at the budget end of the market.
21 Days Ago
Damion Smy
BYD's own Shark 6 hacking investigation reveals ‘software defect’
Changes will be made to some aspects of BYD’s software after a cybersecurity test exposed vulnerabilities, while the lab responsible for the Shark 6 hacking demonstration is calling for a cybersecurity star rating.
24 Days Ago
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Bigger new second-generation BYD Seal 07 sedan revealed in China
BYD’s large electric and plug-in hybrid Seal 07 sedan has been renewed in its domestic market, and it could come to Australia.
26 Days Ago
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BYD Sealion 5 slapped with three-star safety rating
The plug-in hybrid medium SUV is the first BYD to miss out on a five-star ANCAP rating, as another scores highly under tougher 2026 testing protocols.
26 Days Ago
Max Davies
2027 BYD Atto 2 PHEV: Pint-size plug-in hybrid SUV "has no competitors", says Chinese brand
In a market dominated by SUVs, BYD says its new plug-in hybrid small SUV has no direct competition. Here's why.
27 Days Ago
Damion Smy
New BYD Atto 1 revealed: Australia’s cheapest EV gets bigger
The second-generation BYD Atto 1 electric hatchback will be larger, more powerful and offer five seats when it goes on sale in China later this year.
27 Days Ago
Max Davies
BYD targets fleet buyers to bolster sales growth
BYD has proved popular with private buyers in Australia, and now the Chinese brand is keen on expanding its presence in the fleet market.
27 Days Ago
Max Davies
BYD confirms pricing for Australia's cheapest EV won't last forever
BYD may offer the most affordable electric car in Australia right now, but it concedes it won't once the Atto 1's drive-away discount expires.
27 Days Ago
Tace Clifford
Top five most affordable large PHEV family SUVs
If you’re looking for a new plug-in-hybrid family SUV that’s large in size but not price, there are some great options available.
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