Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology is growing in popularity among Australian new-car buyers by leaps and bounds, but Hyundai remains hesitant to introduce such powertrains in its popular SUV models. Speaking with CarExpert, product development and planning manager for Hyundai Australia, Tim Rodgers, said he’s “not really sure” if the Korean brand’s customers would flock to…

The Tesla Cybertruck is now cheaper than ever in the United States as the electric vehicle (EV) maker looks to boost sales of one of its slowest-selling models – still not sold in Australia – after sales plummeted 48 per cent in 2025. The entry-level dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Cybertruck’s starting price has been lowered by a…

The Chery dual-cab ute is debuting in Australia with a segment-first diesel plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, which the company’s tech boss says is better suited to off-roading than the petrol plug-in powertrains offered by rivals. The Ford Ranger PHEV, GWM Cannon Alpha and BYD Shark 6 all offer PHEV powertrains which use a petrol…

Approximately 229,226 Australian driver licences have reportedly been exposed by hackers who breached security at YouX, a popular software platform used by automakers and dealers for new-vehicle finance. Sydney-based YouX – previously known as Drive IQ – says on its site it works with “87 per cent of Australia’s OEM [Original Equipment Manufacturer] branded lenders”…

The Subaru Crosstrek is a relatively new nameplate in the Japanese brand’s Australian lineup, but it’s proven popular with local buyers. The Crosstrek name was introduced locally with the release of this small SUV in 2023, when it replaced two generations of compact crossovers wearing the XV badge. Like before, it’s still effectively a higher-riding…

While the Mercedes-Benz ‘Baby’ G-Wagen has so far only been spied in EV guise, it will reportedly now be offered with petrol engines too. According to Autocar, the Baby G-Class will be sold with the choice of hybrid and pure electric drivetrains. The British magazine believes the Baby G’s hybrid system will be taken…

Tesla will once again offer an SUV with three rows of seating in Australia. The Tesla Model YL has appeared in Australian Government certification documents, which suggests a local launch is around the corner – likely as soon as this year. First revealed midway through 2025, the Model YL takes the regular Model Y and…

Hyundai Australia’s operating boss says the brand’s “healthy rivalry” with sister brand Kia has it aspiring for a stronger presence at the top of the sales charts. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new Elexio electric SUV, Hyundai Australia chief operating officer Gavin Donaldson said: “I want to beat everyone.” “Sales are always…

The BMW M2 CS could be the best car from the high-performance BMW M division in showrooms right now – and that’s saying something, because the current M-car lineup is revered by enthusiasts and coveted by rival automakers. Starting with the already excellent M2 Coupe, the CS – for Competition Sport – is a limited-run,…

Chery is set to launch an all-new off-road dual-cab ute later this year, featuring the first diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain in the segment. Known by its internal model code, KP31, the as-yet-unnamed Chery ute will initially launch in the fourth quarter of 2026 with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine with plug-in hybrid technology, offering up to…