The BYD Sealion 8 isn’t Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, but it’s among them. BYD has announced a base price of $56,990 before on-road costs for the large crossover SUV, which translates to a drive-away price of $60,773 in New South Wales. That undercuts the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid ($59,990 before on-roads,…

The new-generation Toyota HiLux has hit Aussie showrooms and streets, and it’s got a big reputation to maintain. With a front- and rear-end redesign that makes it look more macho and modern than before, and an interior overhaul that brings it in line with the best of the rest, the updated HiLux range is more…

The heavily redesigned Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV has been spied on public roads for the first time, with the Tesla Model Y rival expected to launch in Europe later this year ahead of a potential Australian arrival in 2027. The ID.4 has been the brand’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Europe, where Volkswagen’s EV sales…

Although Mazda is in the midst of launching the 6e and CX-6e electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia and Europe, its upcoming range of EVs that are being developed in-house have reportedly been delayed again. The SkyActiv Scalable EV Architecture was announced in 2021, and at the time Mazda said the first model based on the…

Kia is partnering with the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam for the 25th year, and its 130-strong vehicle fleet for the event has more electric vehicles (EVs) than ever. As with last year's tournament, the Kia tournament vehicle fleet is all-electrified – with 55 EVs and 75 hybrids driving players and officials throughout Melbourne during…

The 2027 Skoda Peaq will debut later this year, becoming the brand's new flagship and "in fact the largest Skoda model overall". Riding on the MEB dedicated electric vehicle (EV) architecture, the Skoda Peaq will take the form of a circa-5.0-metre-long all-electric seven-seat SUV, based on the 2022 Vision 7S concept. The Peaq will be…

The Geely Galaxy Cruiser off-road SUV has been confirmed for the UK market, opening the door to right-hand-drive production and a potential Australian launch. First shown as a concept at the 2025 Shanghai motor show, the automaker has yet to make a formal announcement on the Galaxy Cruiser’s British on-sale, but Autocar was told by…

Alfa Romeo has confirmed the ultra-exclusive Giulia Quadrifoglio Estrema for the Australian market, with just 19 units of the special-edition sports sedan headed Down Under. Prices start from $186,990 plus on-road costs, which is a hefty $30,000 premium over the 'standard' Giulia QV, though the Estrema brings a number of enhancements for the spend. Chief…

BYD’s relentless model range expansion could include a mid-size sedan and wagon with plug-in hybrid power. The BYD Seal 6 has appeared in Australian Government approval documents, paving the way for its local launch. Four variants appear in the Australian Design Rule certification documents: two sedans and two Touring wagons. The entry-level version of each…

SPONSORED For a long time in Australia, the family SUV equation has been pretty straightforward. If you want space, comfort and seven seats, you look at the usual Japanese or Korean suspects. If you want electrification, you either accept short electric-only range or prepare to spend serious money. And if you want premium features, you’re…