William Stopford
Denza N9: Luxury three-row, plug-in hybrid SUV one step closer to Australia
Denza's N9 is nearing an Australian launch as a new flagship, plug-in hybrid luxury SUV with three rows of seating... and essentially no rivals.
16 Days Ago
Alborz Fallah
Freelander 8 detailed as JLR-Chery brand prepares for Australia
Freelander has detailed its first SUV's plug-in hybrid powertrain, cabin and off-road hardware ahead of an Australian launch during 2027.
19 Days Ago
William Stopford
Nissan teases first PHEV for Australia, expected to be BYD Shark 6 rival
Nissan is expected to finally reveal it's bringing a plug-in hybrid ute to Australia, almost a year after it previewed it to dealers.
1 Month Ago
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.
1 Month 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months 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.
2 Months Ago