Tag: Hybrid
2027 Lexus NX Kills Petrol as Its Sales Fall 15.3%
Lexus NX loses petrol in Australia from 2027, hybrid and plug-in hybrid only, as Lexus sales fall 15.3% and a $39,990 Geely plug-in badly undercuts it.
Is the Honda Prelude the Most Misunderstood Car Ever Built
Mocked as a hairdresser's car for 40 years, the Honda Prelude is back as a 147 kW hybrid coupe with no direct rival. Was it ever really that car?
2026 Honda Prelude First Drive, the Grown-Up Momentum Coupe
The Honda Prelude e:HEV is back after 25 years, a $65,000 front-drive grand tourer with 315Nm from zero revs and a fake eight-speed gearbox to play with.
BYD Seal 6 Touring Is Australia’s Cheapest Wagon at $39,990
The BYD Seal 6 Touring is a $39,990 plug-in wagon, the cheapest new wagon on sale in Australia, and the $5,000 walk from the sedan doubles the battery.
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.