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Cupra Formentor S 2027 review: snapshot
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (321+ words) The 2027 Cupra Formentor S is the entry-level version of this small SUV line-up in Australia. It's priced from $49, 990 before on-road costs. Power comes from a 1. 5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 48 V mild-hybrid assistance and total system outputs of 110k W…...
Dumping cars: Hyundai goes hard on BYD
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (379+ words) Hyundai has taken aim at its biggest Chinese rival in Australia, with the brand's local chief sensationally suggesting BYD is dumping cars and losing money, while labelling the auto giant's stratospheric growth unsustainable. That's the word from CEO and President…...
Carmakers teaming up with Chinese brands
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (804+ words) The rise in popularity of Chinese cars has been so rapid it's left traditional car companies scrambling to keep up in technology and sales. So now it is a case of, if you can't beat them join them, with the…...
This EV can't match practicality of Kia EV5
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (937+ words) Time's up! Our three-month long-term test of the Volkswagen ID. 5 Pro is over and I have so many thoughts about this electric car." It does some things way better than its rivals but misses the mark slightly in other areas. This…...
China's new ute will save diesel dual-cabs
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (563+ words) Diesel dual-cab utes are in decline, but there could be a saviour from an unlikely source. The Chery Stockman is coming this year packing a diesel hybrid set-up, which some of the biggest names in the business haven't been able…...
Petrol giant's big EV breakthrough
1+ week, 2+ day ago (550+ words) One of the world's biggest petrol producers has just figured out a ground-breaking electric car charging solution. Shell produces more than eight million barrels of crude oil a day, but the company is turning the tables with its 'Triple 10 Challenge…...
XPeng confirms tech-heavy new EV
2+ week, 4+ day ago (355+ words) XPeng is coming for Tesla, with its new tech-heavy mid-size SUV. The brand's factory-backed operation has confirmed the updated G6 electric SUV will arrive from July 1. The new three-tier range will consist of a single-motor and rear-wheel drive standard-range and long-range…...
The brands bucking the anti-EV trend
2+ week, 4+ day ago (435+ words) Stellantis, which owns brand such as Peugeot, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and more, has seemingly abandoned its multi-energy strategy for sub-compact new model entrants in Europe, confirming it will focus exclusively on the 'E-car' category, an EV-only'classification introduced by the European…...
MG S6 EV AWD 2026 review: snapshot
3+ week, 5+ day ago (209+ words) The MGS6 AWD Essence is the Chinese brand's new rival to the likes of the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7. Priced from $56, 990, drive-away, this range-topping model comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, wireless smartphone charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple Car…...
Bentley Bentayga Speed's W12 to V8 switch
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1079+ words) It's laughable the new Bentley Bentayga Speed doesn't have a plug-in hybrid powertrain tucked up under its snout. After all, the luxury British carmaker has invested billions in electrification and gone ahead and developed its own high-performance plug-in V8 from scratch....