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Toyota's BYD Shark 6 smashing plans exposed: Patents for plug-in hybrid utes exposed as potential new set-up for Toyota HiLux and Tundra to rival BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha ...

A plug-in hybrid ute from Toyota might be in the works as the brand looks to expand its electrified ute line-up. According to a report by CarBuzz, Toyota has recently filed two patents of a plug-in ...
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Fiery performance SUV here this year: 2026 Cupra Formentor VZ5 coming for Alfa Romeo Stelvio Intensa, Audi SQ5, BMW X4 M40i & Mercedes-AMG GLC43

Cupra Australia has confirmed the arrival of the VZ5 performance flagship version of its new Formentor SUV in the fourth quarter of this year. Powered by a retuned version of the Audi RS3’s 2.5-litre, ...
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Affordable EV SUV goes hybrid: 2026 GWM Ora 5 small SUV will gain hybrid and combustion powertrains on top of its price-leading electric form, as new rival to Hyundai Kona ...

GWM has confirmed via its Chinese social media channels that its upcoming Ora 5 small SUV will be available not just as a fully electric model, but as a hybrid and with pure-combustion power, too.
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Cupra Formentor 2026 review: VZ5 - International first drive

Australians love the Cupra Formentor. Last year, we snapped up almost 1500 of the Spanish brand's mid-size SUV. But despite our deep affection, until now, the flagship high-performance VZ5 version of ...
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Price shock for highly anticipated luxury EV: 2026 BMW iX3 gets sharp price in Australia as it undercuts Audi Q6 e-tron, Genesis GV70 and Porsche Macan

BMW has released details of its sharply-priced revamped iX3 electric compact SUV, with serious boosts to driving range and power output. The new-generation mid-size SUV starts from $109,900, before on ...
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Major EU brand criticises emission rules: Mercedes-Benz calls out new European emissions laws, fears over demand shortage and market instability

Mercedes-Benz has raised concerns over the European Union’s revised vehicle emissions targets, citing fears over market ...
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Why the new Mitsubishi ASX is the best ever: buyers are now better off with the Euro-sourced Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan-shared 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs | Opinion

Late last year marked two significant milestones in the history of Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL). Firstly, it ...
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Zeekr 7X rival gets huge hybrid twist: 2026 XPeng G6 unveiled with range-extender variant in China as new potential challenger to BYD Sealion 6 and Leapmotor C10 in Australia

XPeng’s G6 is now available as a range-extender hybrid in China, adding an important powertrain option to the previously electric-only SUV's arsenal. The new hybrid G6, dubbed the Power X, offers an ...
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'At least 1.5 utes for every tradie': Growing calls to shelve 'abused' tax breaks that would make your next ute lot more expensive

With the hammer predicted to drop on EV subsides in the coming weeks, there are growing calls to instead shine the spotlight ...
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Huge new ute faces ultimate off-road test: 2026 Ranger Super Duty hits the 4WD test track to see if it's better than Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and smaller utes like th…

The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty has filled a niche between medium-sized utes and full-sized US pick-ups. It’s heavier, wider ...
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Watch out BYD: Cheap new MG small SUV spotted in China as crossover version of MG4 Urban shapes up against BYD Atto 2, Leapmotor B10 and Kia EV3

MG is seemingly plotting an SUV version of its upcoming MG4 Urban hatchback, with a mystery new crossover SUV spotted in China. The new car appears to take styling cues from the upcoming MG4 Urban, ...
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MG MG7 2026 review: Essence

The Australian market hasn’t truly revolved around a sedan since I was a kid. These days it’s all about SUVs, and anything ...