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Wheels crowns its first-ever Ute of the Year in new February 2026 issue
Nine of Australia’s best-selling dual-cab utes face Car of the Year-style testing as Wheels launches a landmark new award.
Next BYD Shark 6 gets bigger engine, more power and uprated towing capacity
A bigger 2.0 litre turbo petrol and increased towing capacity of 3500kg are the headline acts in Australian Government vehicle approval documents.
How BYD plans to further conquer the Aussie car market: ‘We’re faster than any other brand’
Having overtaken Tesla in the Australian new car market when it comes to EV sales, BYD Australia has its eye firmly on further growth, and not just with pure electric vehicles.
VFACTS January 2026: China now the second-biggest exporter of cars to Australia, behind only Japan
The continued growth of cars manufactured in China shows no signs of abating.
VFACTS January 2026: Electrified vehicles continue to surge as petrol, diesel sales decline
Sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles continue their sales decline as more and more Australians embrace electrified options.
BYD hints at performance hot hatch revival with coming reveal
Chinese EV giant signals a sporty, high-powered model is back on the agenda, with fresh details due within months.
BYD Sealion 8: Pricing revealed for brand’s first seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV
New family-focused PHEV undercuts key rivals on price while offering long electric range and high output.
BYD overtakes Tesla as global EV sales leader after latter’s second annual slump
Surging Chinese competition and slowing demand see BYD claim the top spot in battery-electric vehicle sales worldwide.
BYD Sealion 5: Pricing for Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid SUV revealed
The low entry point signals BYD’s broader push for lower-cost hybrid and electrified models in Australia.
2026 BYD Sealion 5: Mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due soon could be cheapest on the market
BYD has confirmed yet another addition to Australia’s new car market, with the affordable Sealion 5 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due in early 2026.
How BYD plans to dominate the Australian new car market after “explosive” 2025
After a meteoric rise on the Australian sales charts in 2025, BYD is planning for an even bigger 2026, with new product reaching more segments than before and further expansion of the brand around Australia.
BYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 pricing revealed: Australia has a new cheapest EV
There’s a new entrant to the light car class, with the BYD Atto 1 going on sale in December. It’s not only one of the cheapest new cars on the market, it’s also electric.
New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia next year
Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…
BYD fast-tracks SEALION 8 launch as brand’s most advanced SUV heads for Australia
The seven-seat hybrid SUV marks BYD’s first three-row model for local buyers, pairing electric performance and petrol efficiency with Australian-tuned suspension and high-tech features.
BYD previews ‘cheapest EV’ ATTO 1 and compact ATTO 2 ahead of Australian arrival
BYD will soon expand its local electric line-up with two new models – including Australia’s most affordable EV – offering Blade Battery tech, fast charging and smart connectivity.
BYD’s premium brand Yangwang sets new Nürburgring production car speed record with U9 Xtreme
China’s high-performance electric supercar becomes the first production EV to lap the Nürburgring in under seven minutes in another record for the marque…
BYD launches Australian new model offensive
BYD has announced four major new models to be released locally in the next six months, including Australia’s new cheapest EV
Denza launching in Australia: BYD’s premium sub-brand due in November
BYD’s premium sub-brand Denza has been confirmed for an Australian release and is due in November 2025 with two plug-in hybrid SUVs.
Famed investor Warren Buffett exits BYD amid China EV oversupply fears
Berkshire Hathaway closes out one of its most successful bets as doubts grow over future growth in crowded Chinese car market.
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme becomes world’s fastest production car
Chinese hypercar hits 496.22 km/h in Germany, surpassing Bugatti and marking a milestone for electric performance.
BYD Seagull aka Atto 1 confirmed for NZ this year, yet to be announced for Australia
Budget compact EV hatch to launch in Essential and Premium grades, with Atto 2 SUV and Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid also set to join the local range in New Zealand.
BYD Sealion 6: Mid-sized SUV range expands with new Premium Extended model
Longer EV-only range, faster acceleration and improved efficiency headline Australia’s latest plug-in hybrid SUV arrival.
World’s fastest EV? BYD’s Yangwang U9 Track Edition hits astonishing milestone in speed run
China’s BYD has pushed the boundaries of electric performance, with its Yangwang U9 supercar reaching a staggering 470 km/h during a test session in Germany.
BYD unveils insane all-terrain testing circuit with world record-setting indoor sand dune
China’s BYD has ripped up the rulebook with a mind-bending new circuit in Zhengzhou – a Guinness World Record-breaking, multi-zone terrain park built exclusively for New Energy Vehicles.
