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2027 Volkswagen Multivan, California, plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia

2027 Volkswagen Multivan, California, plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia

The facelifted Volkswagen Multivan will arrive in Australia next year with plug-in hybrid power, alongside the new California campervan.

Chery invites Aussies to name its ground-breaking plug-in hybrid diesel ute

Ben Zachariah

Chery invites Aussies to name its ground-breaking plug-in hybrid diesel ute

‘The Great Australian Chery Ute Naming Competition’ will crowdsource an appropriate moniker for the first ute sold Down Under by the Chinese brand.

5 Months Ago

Porsche switches direction on halo hypercar – report

Ben Zachariah

Porsche switches direction on halo hypercar – report

A new twin-turbo V8 hybrid hypercar could be on the way from Porsche, potentially borrowing from its endurance racing program.

5 Months Ago

Renault-Dacia Striker revealed ahead of 2027 launch

Damion Smy

Renault-Dacia Striker revealed ahead of 2027 launch

The new Striker mixes wagon and hatch practicality with SUV ground clearance and will go on sale in Europe and the UK next year.

5 Months Ago

2026 Suzuki e Vitara: How much will the new budget EV cost?

James Wong

2026 Suzuki e Vitara: How much will the new budget EV cost?

Suzuki's first electric vehicle in Australia could come in cheaper than initially expected, if Japanese pricing is anything to go by.

5 Months Ago

Deepal E07 recalled following stop-sale

Marton Pettendy

Deepal E07 recalled following stop-sale

The Chinese SUV-ute ‘Multitruck’ has been formally recalled following a stop-sale due to the lack of a centre rear child seat anchor point.

5 Months Ago

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV prices: More EV range for more money

James Wong

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV prices: More EV range for more money

More power, more EV range and more tech headline the updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV mid-size SUV, but prices have risen by up to $3000.

5 Months Ago

William Stopford

Jetour is another Chery brand set for an Australian launch

Jetour is hiring Australian personnel as the Chinese brand nears a local launch – potentially with a range of boxy SUVs.

5 Months Ago

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after 53 per cent profit plunge

Damion Smy

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after 53 per cent profit plunge

The German automaker has pointed to falling sales in China and the US – where EV adoption has slowed – behind the decision.

5 Months Ago

Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed, Australian timing unclear

Derek Fung

Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed, Australian timing unclear

The Mercedes-Benz VLE people mover boasts bolder styling, a highly configurable interior, and electric motivation.

5 Months Ago

2026 Zeekr 7X Black Special Edition prices: New Model Y rival gets blacked-out look

William Stopford

2026 Zeekr 7X Black Special Edition prices: New Model Y rival gets blacked-out look

Zeekr has revealed a special black edition of its flagship 7X Performance, featuring a more sinister look for an extra $3000.

5 Months Ago

2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition

William Stopford

2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition

Four-cylinder diesel versions of the Volkswagen Amarok have been discontinued for 2026 amid a shake-up of the ute range.

5 Months Ago

Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?

James Wong

Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?

Suzuki's local boss has explained why Australia initially received a one-star ANCAP-rated Swift when Europe got a three-star car.

5 Months Ago

Porsche Taycan EV nameplate could be on the chopping block – report

William Stopford

Porsche Taycan EV nameplate could be on the chopping block – report

Porsche could merge its similarly sized Taycan and Panamera into a single model line offering tha choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid or electric powertrains.

5 Months Ago

Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo parent hires 2000 engineers in ‘deep reset’ to fix quality

Damion Smy

Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo parent hires 2000 engineers in ‘deep reset’ to fix quality

The parent company of Jeep, Ram and other auto brands is now on a “global offensive” as it looks to lift its quality and sales performance.

5 Months Ago

Suzuki open to stealing RAV4 PHEV customers Across from Toyota

James Wong

Suzuki open to stealing RAV4 PHEV customers Across from Toyota

Suzuki's local boss hasn't shut the door on the RAV4 PHEV-based Across SUV in Australia, but says global HQ hasn't offered it to him yet...

5 Months Ago

Suzuki Australia: "Safety is paramount" despite ANCAP blows

James Wong

Suzuki Australia: "Safety is paramount" despite ANCAP blows

Suzuki Australia's general manager says safety remains a top priority in its vehicles, despite recent crash-testing and recall woes.

5 Months Ago