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The Jaecoo J5 Hybrid shows the rise of Chinese car makers, blending hybrid tech, strong safety, generous kit and sharp pricing in Australia's SUV market.

Chery's Stockman diesel super hybrid pairs EV-smooth driving with diesel range, a modern cabin and 3,500kg towing to challenge Australia's dual-cab order.

Range Rover debuts the new Sport Electric at Goodwood, translating its aggressive high-performance SUV handling into a pure-electric luxury package.

The 2027 Volvo EX30 is now bug-free and genuinely superb, a sharp, punchy little EV that makes the German establishment look bloated and dear.

The Hyundai Red Dot haul is three 2026 honours, led by Best of the Best for its MobED robots, and unlike most brands it turns these concepts into cars.

Kia’s Vision Meta Turismo is a stunning electric grand tourer that proves the brand still has the imagination to build exciting cars beyond the SUV crowd.

The FCAI fought NVES for years, then claimed the credit once EVs and hybrids hit 46% of new car sales. The great auto lobby backflip, now laid bare.

SAIC's record two million first-half vehicle sales highlight a global automotive industry where Chinese manufacturers are growing as many legacy brands fight to survive.

The JAC Hunter PHEV opens at $49,988 plus on-roads, about $8,000 under the BYD Shark 6, with 360kW claimed, 3,500kg braked towing, and a NEDC asterisk.