Tag: Hybrid

The Sixty-Five Thousand Dollar Lexus LBX Paradox – Video Review
Spending $65k on a car with the footprint of a postage stamp feels like an insult, but it’s the reality for the Lexus LBX in some states. We explore why this "prom-dress" Yaris is actually a sophisticated, over-engineered bargain.

The New Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 with its $463k Swagger
The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 arrives in Australia, blending a 430kW V8 with ridiculous bespoke luxury. The ludicrous $463k drop-top might be the ultimate, and perhaps final, iteration of the iconic SL.

Horse Powertrain Debuts Amorphous Steel Motor for 98.2 Percent Efficiency
Horse Powertrain reveals a breakthrough amorphous steel motor achieving 98.2 percent efficiency to slash hybrid fuel consumption.

GWM Slashes Prices- Get AWD For FWD Price on H6 Hybrid Range
GWM Australia is clearing 2025 build H6 Hybrid and PHEV stock by offering a free AWD upgrade this March, providing $3,500 in added value.

GWM sets sights on accelerated growth with ambitious 2026 product rollout
GWM Australia announces a 2026 product rollout with 10 new models including the Tank 300 PHEV and a global diesel debut to chase a Top 5 market position.

Volvo Car UX Brings Tech Upgrade to 2.5 Million Cars
Get the details on the Volvo Car UX update bringing new interfaces and Google Gemini AI to 2.5 million vehicles worldwide.

Hyundai Palisade Elite Arrives to Save Families from Minivan Hell
The eight-seat Hyundai Palisade Elite arrives in March 2026 with a hybrid powertrain and Australian-specific suspension tuning priced from $76,500.

GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV local specs and pricing confirmed
GWM confirms final Australian specifications and drive-away pricing for the 2026 Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV. With 300kW, 750Nm, and genuine off-road hardware, the Lux and Ultra variants arrive in April starting from $55,990.

LEPAS pounces on global markets with L8 flagship SUV
LEPAS confirms the L8 flagship SUV will launch in Australia in mid-2026 and the UK in Q3 2026. Based on the Chery Tiggo 8 platform, this "leopard-inspired

Why the E-Four Hybrid Lexus LBX Sports Luxury AWD Is so Fabulous
A direct and irreverent look at the Lexus LBX Sports Luxury AWD, exploring its unique engineering, E-Four hybrid system, and why it is more than just a dressed-up Toyota.

New JAC Hunter PHEV Completes Initial Local Testing
The JAC Hunter PHEV is currently being bullied by bitumen at Lang Lang. Sharing a name with a porn star, this 4×4 faces 50,000km of local testing before its mid-2026 launch.

GWM Offers Free Servicing Part as of New PHEV Test Drive Campaign
GWM Australia announces a limited time test drive campaign offering three years of free servicing on new PHEV model purchases.