2025 Omoda 9 Review: New premium plug-in hybrid takes the fight to Tesla, BYD, Zeekr, Mazda, Volvo – and more
First things first: Omoda was previously a model within the Chery family. Along with sister brand Jaecoo it’s now been
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2025 MG HS Super Hybrid Essence Long Term Review #4: A bunch of things we love – and don’t – about MG’s plug-in hybrid medium SUV
The 2025 MG HS Super Hybrid has been hanging out at the southern HQ of EV Central (the Newton household)
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2026 Volvo XC60 T8 Ultra PHEV Review: Let Scandi-cool convince you away from German plug-ins
Best-selling Volvo of all time, this XC60 SUV. I’m shocked too. Surely not ahead of those boxy wagons and sedans
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2025 Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport Review: As Chinese plug-in hybrids sweep into Australia does the NX PHEV still justify its $100K price?
There was a time when the Lexus NX 450h+ was on the cutting edge. Handsome looks and a sophisticated plug-in
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2025 Alfa Romeo Junior Review: Baby SUV sparks Italian resurgence against Japan, China, Germany and France
There have been some tough times for Alfa Romeo in this era of electrification and intensifying competition. But the Italian
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2025 Chery Tiggo 7 CSH Urban Review: Is Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid worth the money? The answer might surprise you
Among the influx of Chinese ‘Super Hybrid’ SUVs, the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) holds a special place
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2025 Porsche Macan Turbo Review: A drive into the country to decide if an electric Porsche still drives like a Porsche
The battery electric Porsche Macan luxury SUV is the most controversial Porsche since the last time Porsche chose to do
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2025 Lexus RX450h+ Sports Luxury Review: Plug-in hybrid newcomer takes on BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo
Lexus may behind luxury rivals with EVs but it’s long been a pioneer with hybrids – and the RX450h+ is
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2025 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Review: Sure, it’s got some issues, but the value and efficiency of this Chinese plug-in hybrid family SUV is undeniable
Suddenly, Australia is being inundated in affordable plug-in hybrid Chinese SUVs. The latest one to arrive is the Geely Starray
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2025 Zeekr 7X Performance All-Wheel Drive Review: Finally, a Chinese challenger arrives in Australia worthy of taking on the Tesla Model Y
No-one gets it right first time. George Lucas’s debut movie was pants, Nirvana’s first album was like drinking Bleach through
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