Tag: Hybrid

Subaru Forester Hybrid Continues Australia’s Petrol Era Fade
The Subaru Forester Hybrid lands in a fast-changing market as Australian buyers move away from pure petrol and EV, hybrid and Chinese rivals pile in.

Jaecoo J5 Hybrid Completes a Lineup, Shaking a Fist at Legacy Brands
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.

2026 Chery Stockman Diesel Hybrid Ute Changes the Dual-Cab Game
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.

How NVES Forced the Auto Lobby to Love the Leash
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.

Toyota BYD Tesla Fight For Australia’s Sales Crown
June 2026 shows Toyota holding the top brand spot over BYD by 243 deliveries. Tesla Model Y top car. Toyota is in trouble

Haval H6 Ultra 2WD HEV Kills Toyota and Hyundai Here’s Why
Haval H6 Ultra 2WD HEV review: big space, strong hybrid efficiency, and sharp pricing make Toyota and Hyundai look expensive.

Hyundai Staria adds Hybrid, Lounge Flagship, and an EV Future
Hyundai's 2027 Staria update adds hybrid power, a seven-seat Lounge flagship, better tech, and an electric Staria Load due later in 2026 for fleets.

MINI Countryman Gets More Power And More EV Range
MINI Countryman gains mild hybrid petrol power and a new electric SiC inverter, lifting outputs and EV range to 501km WLTP in Australia from March 2026.

Audi Nuvolari 1,001 PS Hybrid Hypercar Rewrites R8 Legacy Now
Audi Nuvolari revives the R8 spirit as a 1,001 PS hybrid hypercar with predictive quattro, active aero, and a 499-unit production run for 2027.

MG Motor Announces First European Mainland Factory
MG Motor will open its first European mainland factory in Galicia, Spain, with production starting in 2028 for 120,000 units a year.

Australia’s Car Market 46% Electrified in May
Australia’s May car market fell 4.8%, but EV, hybrid, and PHEV sales surged as electrified vehicles hit 46% of sales.

2026 Honda HR-V eHEV RS Tops Australian Range
The 2026 Honda HR-V e:HEV RS brings $44,400 local driveaway pricing. For that, you can have a large Chinese PHEV with double the power.