Andrew Maclean
Chery's Lepas brand to reveal all-new small hatchback with EV, PHEV options
Chery’s newest brand will introduce a Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 rival in 2027 with plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrain options.
5 Days Ago
William Stopford
Mitsubishi Triton, Pajero hybrid confirmed as part of major Thai investment – report
An additional investment in its Thai facilities is expected to see Mitsubishi launch hybrid versions of its Triton and upcoming Pajero.
9 Days Ago
Josh Nevett
BYD Seal 6 Touring to become Australia's top-selling wagon
The Seal 6 Touring has launched as Australia’s cheapest wagon, and BYD expects it to outsell established rivals from Skoda and Subaru.
12 Days Ago
Josh Nevett
BYD weighing up hotter Seal 6 wagon
BYD is considering a high-performance Seal 6 Touring that could undercut established fast wagons from Skoda and Subaru.
12 Days Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling PHEVs halfway through 2026
BYD dominates the Australian plug-in hybrid vehicle market, but other Chinese brands like Chery and GWM are making gains.
12 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
2027 Range Rover GT: New electric coupe SUV previewed, hybrid option planned
The new Range Rover GT will debut a new architecture for JLR, with electric power at first and hybrids due later.
17 Days Ago
William Stopford
Haval H10 detailed: GWM’s boxy full-size SUV under consideration for Australia
The new flagship Haval SUV combines car-like underpinnings and Tank-like styling with plug-in hybrid power.
19 Days Ago
William Stopford
2026 Jaecoo J5 Hybrid prices: Small SUV range completed with Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid rival
There was already a petrol Jaecoo J5 and an electric one, and now there's a petrol-electric hybrid arriving in local showrooms in August.
24 Days Ago
William Stopford
Lexus UX production set to end, replacement plans unclear – report
The Japanese luxury brand's hybrid-powered rival for the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 small SUVs is reportedly ending production in February 2027.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
2027 GWM Tank 300L detailed as longer, PHEV-only off-roader, not yet confirmed for Australia
GWM’s stretched Tank 300 has a new plug-in hybrid powertrain with over 500kW of power and 1000Nm of torque.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
MG U9 hybrid ute under consideration for Australia to rival BYD Shark 6
The MG U9 is currently offered with diesel power with an electric version on the way, but a hybrid could also be on the cards for Australia.
1 Month Ago
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.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
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.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
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.
1 Month Ago
Josh Nevett
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.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
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.
1 Month Ago