James Wong
Toyota expects one in three RAV4s sold in Australia will be PHEVs
Toyota's local VP for sales and marketing says the brand expects a significant portion of new RAV4 customers to 'plug-in' to PHEV tech.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
2027 Kia Seltos: UK range previews hybrid-heavy Australian lineup
Kia UK has confirmed more details about the new Seltos, which will be hybrid-only in the UK. That strategy looks set to continue Down Under later in 2026.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Toyota RAV4: More than 10,000 pre-orders for new-gen SUV
After a slow start to the year on the sales charts, the new Toyota RAV4 is building momentum with strong pre-launch demand for the new generation.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
Toyota Prius: Aussie door closes again for hybrid pioneer
Toyota's new local marketing and sales boss has ruled out the Prius for Australia again, after his predecessor opened the door to its reintroduction.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Toyota RAV4: No ANCAP rating for 'safest RAV4 ever' at launch
Toyota says its new RAV4 SUV won't wear an ANCAP safety rating at launch, with running upgrades to change that in the second half of 2026.
2 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 Cupra Formentor: Updated SUV range priced for Australia
Cupra's upgraded Formentor range is coming to Australia with refreshed powertrains and a complete overhaul inside and out.
2 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 Renault Symbioz: New small SUV locked in for Australia with hybrid power
Renault has a new SUV on the way to Australia, bringing hybrid tech when it arrives later this year.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid revealed as brand’s most rugged hybrid yet
Subaru has more efficient hybrids and more rugged Wilderness editions, and now it has combined the two with the latest Forester.
2 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 BYD Seal 6 Touring: Plug-in hybrid wagon primed for Australia
A new plug-in hybrid BYD Seal appears imminent for Australia, following confirmation the Toyota Camry rival will be launched in New Zealand.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
Hyundai won't revive long-running sedan nameplate in Australia
Remember the Hyundai Grandeur? The premium-leaning sedan lives on overseas with available hybrid power, but don't expect it here anytime soon.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Hyundai's N division safe in Australia despite tougher emissions laws
Increasing pressure from NVES CO2 caps won't stop Hyundai from offering its high-performance N cars, the brand's local COO says.
4 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Chery targets long-range driving with new plug-in hybrid powertrains
A new generation of hybrid powertrains is coming from Chery, with big claims regarding driving range and performance.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Subaru plans hybrid expansion in Australia – what's next?
Subaru's local boss has committed to bringing more hybrids to Australia, but stopped short of confirming what's to come from the Japanese brand.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV priced, significantly undercuts Denza B5
The GWM Tank 300 lineup has gained yet another powertrain, this time a 300kW/750Nm plug-in hybrid option.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
GWM's new 'super platform' to host sports cars, hydrogen fuel-cell EVs, diesel hybrids and more
GWM plans to roll out 50 models based on its new architecture, which will support several powertrain types including diesel hybrids.
5 Months Ago