Nissan has confirmed a new avenue for price conscious buyers to enter its X-Trail e-POWER hybrid lineup, with the addition of the entry-level ST-L grade to the range that picks up a $49,490 price tag before on-roads. The announcement will come as great news for those looking for a more […]
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Porsche Previews High-Tech Panamera Cabin Ahead of Launch Later This Month
Porsche has given us a sneak peek at what buyers can expect from the interior of the third generation Panamera, with the company sling-shotting the layout well into the 21st century with a tech-heavy cabin. Officially, the Porsche Panamera won’t be revealed until the end of the month, but that […]
RAM Unveils MY25 1500 Ramcharger Plug-in Hybrid with 1110km of Range Per Tank
RAM has taken the veil off its brand-new 1500 lineup, headlined by its all-new technical showpiece, the 1500 Ramcharger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that promises 7 tonnes of towing power and 1110km of range per tank. Under the bonnet of the 1500 Ramcharger lies a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 petrol engine, though […]
Suzuki Reveals MY24 Swift with New Hybrid Engine, Revised Styling and More Equipment
Suzuki has taken the wraps off its latest fourth-gen MY24 Swift range, with the upcoming production version of the iconic little hatchback picking up a sizable list of upgrades, headed by a more modern technology package and the addition of a new, fuel-efficient hybrid engine. So far, Suzuki has confirmed […]
Hybrids Outsell ICE Powertrains as Ferrari Increases Q3 Profits by 46%
Ferrari has detailed a sharp increase in its third-quarter profits in its latest financial report, stating that hybrids have outsold their internal combustion siblings for the first time in its history. All up, Ferrari’s deliveries totalled 3,469 in the third quarter of 2023, marking a 9 per cent increase over […]
SsangYong Signs Agreement with BYD to Develop Future Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
SsangYong Australia’s global parent company, KG Mobility, has announced news of a recent agreement with Chinese automotive giant, BYD, to co-develop a new range of hybrid and electric vehicles. SsangYong’s evolving product lineup involves a new battery-electric SUV package, known as the Torres EVX, as well as a battery-electric ute […]
Toyota Posts 155% Increase in Operating Profits as Global Sales Jump 13%
Japanese automotive giant, Toyota, has released some mega-impressive financial results for the third quarter of 2023, detailing a 115% increase in its operating profits and sales tallies rising 13% higher than the year before. All up, Toyota produced 2.42 million vehicles – including those of its subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino […]
Mazda CX-8 and MX-30 Saying Goodbye to Australia at the End of 2023
Mazda has confirmed that the CX-8 and the MX-30 will be saying goodbye to the Australian market at the end of 2023 as Mazda looks to expand its range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric offerings. The news comes as a bit of a surprise, at least for the MX-30, […]