Former Honda Australia director and chief operating officer (COO), Stephen Collins, has been appointed COO of BYD’s new factory-backed Australian operation. Mr Collins joins BYD Australia as it takes over the local distributorship from EVDirect amid a raft of model launches, including the Atto 2 compact electric SUV and its first seven-seater, the Sealion 8…

Genesis Australia has released full specifications for its updated Electrified G80 luxury sedan, bringing a larger battery and more range with tweaked safety and interior tech in a new, long-wheelbase body. Offered in one “highly equipped” Signature AWD trim level, the Electrified G80 is priced from $155,000 before on-roads, an increase of $10,000 from when…

BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation ‘Neue Klasse’ electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology and Audi Q6 e-tron rival – will be…

SPONSORED Meet the Jaecoo J7, a new mid-size SUV shaped by the design philosophy “From Classic, Beyond Classic”. It aims to blend rugged off-road style with refined urban sophistication. And this SHS version – a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) – finished in Lunar Silver nails that balance to a tee. Jaecoo may be a…

Toyota Australia has confirmed its first LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid will be in local showrooms from 2026. The automaker announced the hybrid will use a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and electric motor in a parallel arrangement – meaning both the engine and the electric motor are able to provide drive to the wheels. According to…

The 2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid PHEV arrives in Australian showrooms in July, priced from $45,990 drive-away. Two model grades will be offered – the Urban ($45,990 D/A) and flagship Ultimate ($49,990 D/A). Both versions offer three rows of seating and up to 80km (NEDC) of electric driving range per charge of their 18.3kWh…

The 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid SUV will start from $39,990 drive-away, making it Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) when it lands in showrooms next month. The five-seat Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid’s $39,990 national drive-away price undercuts the Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit’s $47,990 drive-away sticker, as well as the the MG HS Super…

The Volkswagen ID.2 is getting awfully close to production, but the Polo-size EV is yet to be confirmed for Australian release despite previous indications it would be sold here. With Volkswagen Australia’s on again, off again plans for the long-awaited Golf-size ID.3 hatch now cancelled at least in its current generation, there seems little chance…

The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand’s high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider…

Move over BYD and look out GWM: it’s Ford’s turn to play with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute. The past year has seen two PHEV utes take centre stage in Australia, both produced by Chinese manufacturers. These vehicles are, of course, the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV – two segment-shakers in their own right.…