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BYD Australia boss says plug-in hybrids will remain a vital part of its line-up
Despite BYD’s undoubted success in the electric vehicle market in Australia, it’s Australian boss says plug-in hybrid technology will remain a key part of its product drive as it looks to climb even further up the sales charts.
Ford posts biggest loss since GFC; EVs and Trump’s tariffs to blame
Stalled EV production, a warehouse fire and President Trump’s tariffs have impacted the bottom line at Ford Motor Company.
Ken Done-inspired BMW Art Car to race at Bathurst 12 Hour
A Ken Done-inspired M4 GT3 EVO will race as part of 50-year BMW Art Car celebrations at this year’s Bathurst 12 Hour.
Toyota Highlander BEV finally revealed as electric Kluger – but will Australia see it?
The next generation of Toyota Highlander (Kluger) has been revealed as a futuristic all-electric seven-seat SUV. But will it be sold in Australia?
BYD Atto 3: Powerful Evo facelift approved for Australia
Now approved for Australia, the BYD Atto 3 has been given a significant upgrade with more range, more power, more features and more practicality.
New Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 revealed with shift back to six-cylinder power
New GLC 53 SUV and Coupé replace four-cylinder AMGs with a reworked inline-six and rear-biased performance focus.
CUPRA expands Leon VZe Sportstourer range with new Extreme Package option
Performance-focused upgrade brings Brembo brakes, bucket seats and aero enhancements to plug-in hybrid wagon.
Ferrari Luce: Details revealed for Modena’s first electric vehicle
Ferrari’s new Luce electric grand tourer interior revealed with physical buttons and an iPhone-like dashboard ahead of a May debut.
BYD’s Aussie boss on its battle with Tesla: ‘It’s about value as much as range and battery smarts’
BYD continues on its strong growth trajectory in Australia and while battery technology and efficiency might seem on face value to be the key, the local boss thinks there’s another factor at play.
Just seven traditional petrol-powered cars were sold in Norway last month
With battery electric vehicles holding almost 96 per cent market share in Norway, sales of petrol and diesel cars are plummeting.
Tesla’s long anticipated Roadster may finally surface as new trademarks emerge
Fresh filings fuel speculation the long-delayed electric supercar is finally nearing its long-promised debut.
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.
Stellantis writes down billions at it resets on EV strategy for Jeep, Chrysler, RAM
Jeep, Ram and Chrysler owner joins growing list of automakers rethinking electric ambitions amid slowing uptake.
Mercedes-AMG confirms three-model electric future focused on performance SUVs
AMG confirms dedicated electric sedan, SUV and SUV-coupé on new high-output AMG.EA platform.
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.
The Grand Tour set to return… but without Clarkson, Hammond and May
Amazon’s Prime Video has confirmed that The Grand Tour will return but with new hosts.
Confirmed: AMG to axe four-cylinder hybrid from C 63 in favour of new turbo-six
AMG has confirmed the rumours from the last 12 or so months: the four-cylinder hybrid in the C 63 will be dropped for a new six-cylinder engine.
ANCAP announces latest crash test results for Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Subaru, MG and Geely
A rash of brands have scored well in the latest round of ANCAP crash tests with five-star results for Geely, Leapmotor and Zeekr.
MG ZS Vibe returns to showrooms as Australia’s cheapest SUV
Australia has a new cheapest small SUV in the form of the MG ZS Vibe, which has returned to showrooms for the 2026 model year.
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.
Geely EX5 to finally offer Android Auto through latest over-the-air update
Android smartphone mirroring tech will be available in the Geely EX5 thanks to a new over-the-air software update.
Nissan Navara pricing revealed: Australian-tuned ute to launch in March
The next-generation Nissan Navara will launch locally in March with a dual cab-only line-up, Australian-tuned suspension and more capability than before.
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.
Next-generation BMW 3 Series nears reveal as electric i3 takes shape
Production-ready prototypes signal a major shift as BMW prepares its most advanced mid-size sedan yet.
