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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Kia Sorento PHEV and hybrid range expands dramatically in Australia: NVES drives electrification for popular Toyota Kluger rival
Kia has dramatically expanded its Australian line-up of seven-seat Sorento family SUVs with plugged and plugless petrol-electric hybrid powertrains. The
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Wey the latest Chinese brand to announce Aussie launch: GWM goes upmarket
Yet another Chinese brand has been confirmed for Australia – and it’s targeting the top end of town. Fast growing
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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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PHEV range war! BYD Sealion 6 responds to Chery, Geely, Haval, Jaecoo, MG and Mitsubishi with bigger battery and longer range
PHEV SUV sales behemoth BYD is fighting back against an emerging slew of Chinese rivals with a longer range version
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Chery Omoda 9 PHEV price and spec for Australia: Latest Chinese spin-off brand’s debut SUV has big power, big range and a big price
Chery’s new Omoda brand has launched its first vehicle in Australia. It’s the 2025 Omoda 9 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid
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2025 Mazda CX-60 Pure PHEV Review: Rapid-fire refresh for posh CX-5 sibling brings refinement to the ride
Consider this the Mazda CX-60, take two. The first version, launched in Australia in 2023, was expensive, copped criticism for
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Overhauled! 2025 GWM Haval H6 medium SUV lays down the challenge to 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with advanced plug-in hybrid tech
Aspiring Chinese auto giant GWM has laid down the pricing challenge to the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with its incoming
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Advantage China? Ford cautious on Ranger PHEV expansion as BYD and GWM plan faster plug-in roll-out
While other brand such as BYD, GWM and Chery’s multitude of spin-offs strike out boldly into the plug-in hybrid space,
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Hybrid Toyota LandCruiser confirmed for 2026!
The mighty Toyota LandCruiser off-roader will go hybrid from 2026. Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick
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