Tag: Hybrid

2026 BMW 7 Series Brings Neue Klasse Tech and a Great Deal of Theatre
BMW says the new 7 Series drags Neue Klasse tech, more electric range into luxury sedan land when sales start in July 2026.

Bentley Sustainability Report Ahead of First EV Raises brows
Bentley claims progress on sustainability, with lower fleet CO₂, a first EV due in 2026, and PHEV and ICE still in the mix

Chery Strengthens European Footprint with Barcelona Operations Hub
Chery opens a European Operations Centre in Barcelona and a Spain-based R&D institute.

2026 Toyota RAV4 Starts $45,990 with PHEV and GR Sport
2026 Toyota RAV4 starts at $45,990 and adds PHEV, and a 227kW GR Sport. Can it compete?

2026 Lexus Marks 20 Hybrid Years
Lexus marks 20 years of hybrid in Australia as it prepares to launch the new RZ and all new ES EVs. Is it Enough?

BYD Hits 100,000 in Australia
BYD has hit 100,000 Australian deliveries and has another 30,000 coming with priority for essential worker buyers

Ford Waves the American Assembly Flag
Jim Farley says Ford led America in assembly, exports, and hourly autoworkers in 2025, and he wants the whole industry to feel slightly ashamed.

Omoda Jaecoo in Beijing with More hybrids and tech
Omoda Jaecoo is using Beijing to push hybrids, parking tech, and the Omoda 4 while legacy brands are still swinging their …..

2026 Honda Prelude Price Australia, $65,000 for Honda’s Hybrid Coupe
The 2026 Honda Prelude is priced at $65,000 driveaway in Australia. Hybrid power, Type R chassis bits, and a famous badge, but is the price too rich?

2026 ANCAP Safety Ratings April, Audi Q3 Shines While QASHQAI Slips and e VITARA Lands Four
ANCAP rates the Audi Q3 at five stars, the Suzuki e VITARA at four, while the Nissan QASHQAI slips to four in the latest safety update.

2026 Toyota RAV4 USA Campaign, “What’s Your RAV4?” Sells a Lifestyle First
Toyota USA’s “What’s Your RAV4?” campaign sells the new 2026 RAV4 as a lifestyle costume change, not an Australian-market launch.

2026 GWM March Sales Australia, 5,680 Deliveries and 46% NEV Mix
GWM sold 5,680 vehicles in March, with NEVs making up 46% of sales. Jolion, H6, and Ora are putting proper pressure on the old guard.