BYD Australia has announced it will introduce the all-electric Atto 1 city hatch here next month, with the promise it will become the nation’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV). The BYD Atto 1 – sold as the Seagull in China and the Dolphin Surf in Europe – will land at the same time as the…

The BYD Sealion 5 mid-size plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV has been locked in for Australia as one of four new models from the Chinese brand, with a local arrive scheduled for early 2026. At 4735mm, the Sealion 5 is slightly longer than the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan X-Trail, and also edges out the Mitsubishi Outlander…

Cupra Australia has announced yet another run-out offer, this time for the pre-update Leon V hatchback ahead of the facelifted model’s arrival later this month. Model year 2024 (MY24) stock of the Cupra Leon V – powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 140kW of power and 320Nm of torque – can now…

BYD has sold more electric vehicles (EVs) globally than any other automaker so far in 2025, overtaking Tesla as the world’s favourite EV brand. According to sales figures from each brand, BYD sold 388,000 more EVs between January 1 and September 30 than Tesla. BYD’s cumulative EV sales reached 1.61 million units at the end…

Mahindra appears to be gearing up to add a pair of electric coupe-style SUVs to its Australian range. CarExpert has discovered two recent Australian trademark applications for the XEV 9E and the BE 6, strongly suggesting the battery-powered models are just around the corner. Mahindra has already said it is prioritising electric vehicles for the…

A high-performance version of the next-generation Nissan Leaf could be on the cards if there’s sufficient demand for a high-performance version of the electric SUV, according to a US report. The third-generation Leaf is due to arrive in Australia in early 2026, based on the same underpinnings as the Nissan Ariya mid-size electric SUV that…

SPONSORED The MG QS is MG Motor Australia’s first entry into the highly competitive large SUV segment. It’s a bold newcomer offering sharp styling, a high level of standard equipment, and genuine seven-seat capability at an accessible price point. With two distinct variants available, the QS model range caters to different family needs while…

MG says it will bring a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its MG U9 dual-cab ute to Australian showrooms, giving the Chinese brand more ammunition to take on the top-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. “We already have the plan. Middle of 2027 is our plan,” said MG Motor Australia boss Peter Ciao when asked…

Nissan has been accused of softening several of its SUVs in recent times, with the likes of the X-Trail and Pathfinder – and arguably even the Patrol – pivoting more towards family-oriented vehicles than rugged off-roaders (or soft-roaders, in the case of the X-Trail). While the Patrol still maintains its off-road credibility, Nissan now appears…

Two of the most important newcomers to Australia over the last 12 months are the latest mid-size SUVs from MG and Hyundai. MG S5 EV Hyundai Kona Hybrid Arriving in local showrooms during the last year are the second-generation Hyundai Kona and MG S5 EV. Both are fresh and new, with entry prices right in…