The next-gen Mazda MX-5, codenamed the NE, will reportedly come with the rotary range-extender powertrain that recently debuted in the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV. If so, it’ll come in as the first electrified MX-5. The next-gen MX-5 is set to separate from the current Fiat 124/Abarth 124 partnership and instead become […]
Hybrid
Haval launches more affordable H6 Lux Hybrid in Australia, from $42,490
GWM Haval has added a more affordable hybrid variant to its H6 SUV ranks, with the H6 Lux Hybrid joining the range priced from $42,490 drive-away. It becomes one of the most affordable hybrid SUVs on the market. The price does come in at a sizeable premium over the $36,990 […]
2024 Porsche Cayenne unveiled, details confirmed for Australia
Porsche has taken the wraps off the major facelift, 2024 Cayenne SUV range, introducing styling tweaks, a completely new interior, with the lineup gaining a series of power upgrades and added range for the plug-in hybrid variant. On the styling front, Porsche has stuck with its evolutionary approach with the […]
2024 Lexus LM luxury MPV unveiled at Auto Shanghai, confirmed for Australia
Lexus has unveiled the 2024 LM luxury MPV at the Auto Shanghai event that kicks off this week in China. It boasts an impressive 2.4 turbo hybrid powertrain, as well as all-new levels of VIP motoring. The LM is the latest of Lexus’s L-series flagships, designed to give those seated […]
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review (video)
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are on a steep upward trajectory here in Australia. VFACTS figures show sales have doubled from 2021 to 2022 alone. In early 2022, we saw the launch of the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. But it was launched without the PHEV offering that the previous generation Outlander boldly introduced. […]
GWM details upcoming 340kW ‘Hi4’ hybrid 4WD powertrain
GWM has lifted the lid on details surrounding its upcoming series parallel hybrid 4WD powertrain, called the Hi4, with the company boasting power outputs of 340kW. The company has stopped short of giving us the full rundown, though it says the new e-hybrid architecture offers three power sources and a […]
BMW XM Label Red priced for Australia, 550kW/1000Nm V8 hybrid
BMW is bringing yet another variant of its XM performance SUV to Australia, with the confirmation of a late 2023 arrival for 30 examples of the XM Label Red Edition. The XM Label Red sits atop the XM as the flagship variant, offering even more power than you’ll find in […]
Mercedes-AMG One smashes production car lap record at Monza
Yet another lap record has been smashed by a new production car. This time involving the new Mercedes-AMG One hypercar, after it lapped Italy’s ‘temple of speed’ Monza circuit faster than any production car in history. The Mercedes-AMG One is a watered-down Formula 1 car for the road, which conquered […]