The brand has revived the V8 engine in the S variant that is the top seller in the range, which also incorporates V6 and V8 hybrid options and a potent V8 Turbo GT. The latest tune of the familiar 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 muscles up with 349kW and 600Nm forContinue Reading
Suzuki plans to bring hybrid power to its Australian range. Suzuki Australia Automobile boss Michael Pachota says hybrids are definitely in the company’s plans for 2024. He also believes buyers aren’t ready for full-scale electric vehicles. “I see the market more so going down the road to hybrid technology. IContinue Reading
Green power dominates the 2023 News Corp Australia Car of the Year award. Of the eight cars to make the cut for our finals, four are powered only by electricity and three are hybrids. A solitary diesel ute waves the flag for traditional internal combustion engines. The make-up of ourContinue Reading
The Hyundai Kona has long offered a broad model range, from affordable petrol variants to electric vehicles. Now Hyundai has filled the gap between the two with a fuel-sipping hybrid. While it’s late to a party dominated by Toyota, the Kona Hybrid adds to the growing petrol-electric SUV options thatContinue Reading
Hyundai has made its Ioniq 6 electric car cheaper. The popular brand has added a new entry-level model to its Tesla Model 3 rivalling Ioniq 6 range. The new variant is simply called Ioniq 6 and is priced at $65,500 (before on-road costs), which makes it $8500 less than theContinue Reading
The Toyota Corolla was once one of the most affordable small cars on the market but a raft of price rises in recent years has pushed its price up significantly. We find out if it’s still worth it. The Toyota Corolla isn’t a cheap car any more Remember when youContinue Reading
A new version of Toyota’s C-HR small SUV arrives in showrooms early next year with some big changes. The new line-up will come exclusively with hybrid power. Built and designed in Europe, the new C-HR is much more expensive than before with a starting price of $42,990 (plus on-road costs),Continue Reading
Electric vehicle upstart BYD has fired new shots in the battle for green car customers, unveiling a third car available for less than $50,000. The Chinese brand surprised industry experts by revealing that its Tesla Model 3 rival, the BYD Seal, will be priced from $49,888 plus on road costsContinue Reading
Mazda is revolutionising its range with the rollout of new high-end SUVs. The new mid-sized CX-60 is the first cab off the rank and here are five things you need to know about the plug-in hybrid version. It’s all new, but an old formula The CX-60 is built off aContinue Reading
Fiat needs you to fall in love with its new electric hatchback, because a decision to buy the 500e will be made with the heart, not the head. Cuter than kittens, the nuova bambino has a retro charm that electric rivals cannot touch. Few electric hatchbacks have a familiar faceContinue Reading