Tag: Hybrid

Chinese Brands Charge Up The Leaderboard As Toyota Sales Soften
Toyota leads a steady Australian car market in January 2026 as petrol sales drop and plug in hybrid demand surges by 170 per cent.

New BMW X1 Hybrid Faces the Tech Heavy Chinese Challengers
BMW updates its compact SUV range for 2026 with a new plug-in hybrid but faces intense pressure from Chinese challengers offering more tech for less.

GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV -750Nm, Full 4×4, and 100km EV Range
GWM launches the electrified Tank 300 Hi4-T with 750Nm of torque and a sub 60k price tag.

Lexus hits 200000 sales in Australia and goes hard on “electrics”
Mecum celebrates 35 years in Las Vegas Jan 27-31 at South Point. The five-day event features 2,000 motorcycles and rare prototypes.

2026 Tiggo 7 PHEV Value vs Mitsubishi ASX Overcharge
Chery’s Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is Australia’s cheapest PHEV at $34,990 drive away. It makes the $47,990 Mitsubishi ASX look like a $13,000 robbery.

Alfa Romeo Pairs With Tennis Legend Sara Errani For Italian Glory
Alfa Romeo announces tennis legend and Olympic gold medalist Sara Errani as its new Brand Ambassador to represent Italian sporting passion and style.

Mitsubishi adds Outlander value as Chinese rivals dominate
Compare the new Outlander LS Black Edition pricing and its restrictive 10 year warranty against the aggressive tech and value of emerging Chinese rivals.

Jaecoo Expands J5 EV Offer Following High Australian Demand
Sitting below the midsize J7 and the larger J8, the J5 provides a compact yet capable footprint.

Chery Tiggo 7 Ultimate Stacks the Deck in the Buyer’s Favour
The 2026 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Ultimate isn't just a competitor; it’s a nail in the coffin for heritage brands. At $38,990 drive-away,

76.5% of Lexus Sales Now Electrified, Even the NX
Lexus Australia hits a record 76.5% electrified (BEV, PHEV, and HEV) sales share in 2025, with the NX on top of the pile. Like every other maker, SUVs rule.

GWM Smashes 2026 Driveaway Deal Prices on 2025 models
GWM slashes 2025 for early 2026 with driveaway prices lower by up to $4,000 on Haval, Tank, and Cannon models until Jan 31.

BYD Australia Hits Record 50,000 Sales on Surging EV Demand
BYD scores a top 10 spot in Australia with record-breaking 2025 sales, led by the Shark 6 and Sealion 7, with new cheap-as-chips models coming in 2026.