Jack Quick
2025 BYD Shark 6: Loaded PHEV ute will undercut Ranger, HiLux
BYD has confirmed the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute will start under $60,000 in Australia, undercutting popular turbo-diesel rivals.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Leapmotor B10: Affordable electric SUV coming to Australia next year
The Leapmotor B10 will be the Stellantis-backed brand's second electric vehicle in Australian showrooms next year.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
What stands in the way between BYD's plug-in hybrid ute and sales success
Sales for the BYD Shark 6 may be challenging in Australia after the FBT exemption for PHEVs lapses on April 1, 2025.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Mini EVs get the hot JCW treatment
Mini has amped up its electric vehicles, giving the Cooper hatch and Aceman SUV performance cred in the form of John Cooper Works variants.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
How the BYD Shark 6 has been tuned for Australian conditions
Engineers have been testing with the BYD Shark 6 in Australia for over a year. An area they were fettling was the suspension.
1 Year Ago
Dev Singh
Tesla Cybertruck enlisted to boost Fiat’s EV sales
Fiat's 500e is struggling to sell, forcing the Italian brand's US division to lean on the controversial Tesla Cybertruck to gain awareness.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
When Foton's Chinese dual-cab utes will arrive in Australia
Chinese commercial vehicle brand Foton is bringing utes back to Australia, with its local importer locking in two models for a local berth.
1 Year Ago
Paul Gover
How Ford is preparing for the influx of new Chinese brands
Ford says a strong model lineup is the best defence against the rising tide from China, with the Ranger PHEV to play an important role.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Renault 4 E-Tech: Electric SUV debuts with retro styling
Renault is embracing its past as it charges into the future, with the just unveiled 4 E-Tech crossover the latest embrace retro styling.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
BYD Sealion 7 delayed: Here's when you'll be able to buy this Chinese Model Y rival
The Model Y-rivalling BYD Sealion 7 is now set to launch in Australia in February 2025. The lineup and pricing still hasn't been finalised.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
How the BYD Shark 6 will stack up against the Ranger and HiLux
The BYD Shark 6 is the first ute in Australia to offer plug-in hybrid technology. It's launching ahead of the Ford Ranger PHEV.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
BYD partners with Ironman 4x4 for Shark 6 accessories
Ironman 4x4 is making a range of accessories for the BYD Shark 6. These will be offered at BYD dealers and covered by the vehicle's warranty.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Aston Martin doesn't expect you to talk, it expects you to buy... its DB12 Goldfinger
Aston Martin is celebrating 60 years of being James Bond's vehicle of choice, with a special-edition DB12 that's rather fancy...
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
No, the reborn Honda Prelude won't be sold with a manual transmission
The next Honda Prelude will once again be a front-wheel drive coupe, but it'll be a hybrid and lack a manual transmission.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 MG HS PHEV set to get a huge bump in electric range
MG's next-generation HS PHEV is still a few months off, but government approval documents have revealed some key specifications.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Toyota GR86: Updated range, limited edition priced for Australia
For 2025, the Toyota GR86 is getting a limited edition model plus various mechanical tweaks aimed at improving responsiveness and handling.
1 Year Ago