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Hyundai Creta, Tata Punch and Mahindra XUV 3XO are the flex-fuel powered cars that were present at the Bharat Mobility Global Auto Expo 2025. It is a blend of petrol and ethanol which provides lower fuel costs as the petrol is blended with ethanol or methanol. Hyundai Creta Flex Fuel is equipped with a 1.0-litre,
The new GWM Haval G6GT has the option of a plug-in hybrid system that takes EV-only motoring to another level. The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. The best part is the plug-in hybrid system, which relies more on electrons than petrol. Theres also a 10.25-inch
Introduced as the new entry-point in Alfa’s line-up, pricing will be announced closer to its arrival Down Under but it’s been tipped cars with the Ibrida power (petrol-electric hybrid) will be positioned significantly below the Tonale small SUV that is priced from $50,900 (before on-road costs). 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.
The petrol engine’s been de-tuned, its 11.8kWh battery’s too small, 43km electric range isn’t enough and, starting from $71,990, it’s too expensive. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV features EV Hold, EV Now, EV Charge and Auto EV modes. EcoBoost petrol runs, which is all you need when touring. 100km this way. It’s a refined powertrain too.
The JAC T9 Hunter was unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show last week, and will land in Australia early next year. litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors. I think you’ve got the answer,” says Hongjian Jiang, the Director of Technical and Product at LTS Auto. Hit that 3.5 tonne towing.
…Read More Volkswagen Group produces its made-in-India engines at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. litre TSI turbo petrol engine at the facility. The motor produces 113 bhp and 178 Nm of peak torque, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a torque converter. Select models also get the 1.5-litre
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The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine with two electric motors. The front electric motor makes 290kW and the rear 370kW. At almost 5.3
The new generation has gone for a much more sophisticated pitch (read more expensive) and made itself a whole lot more relevant to a whole bunch of new car buyers in Australia by adding a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain to its line-up. litre petrolmotor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. It changes a lot.
litre TSI petrol engine, a 2.0-litre litre TSI petrolmotor and a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. liter turbocharged petrol engine that produces 201 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. Powering the new-generation Skoda Kodiaq SUV are a wide range of powertrain options including a 1.5-litre litre TDI diesel unit.
The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. Kicking off the range is the Plus Twin Motor, which lists at $124,990.
Aspiring Chinese auto giant GWM has laid down the pricing challenge to the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with its incoming Haval H6 medium SUV range. For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. litre engine with a 130kW/300Nm e-motor to produce 179kW and 530Nm.
litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. Bonuses include reduced electric charging time due to the smaller battery, while topping up with petrol takes even less time. 2025 Leapmotor C10 A criticism from our test of the C10 EV was no Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto; a deal breaker for some.
litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine (290kW/694Nm) paired with a motor/generator (36kW/250Nm) and 10-speed automatic transmission. The Tundra boasts a 122-litre fuel tank and requires 95RON (or higher) premium unleaded petrol. As noted, the Tundra is powered by a 3.4-litre In the centre of the dash is a 14.0-inch
Leapmotor is a box fresh Chinese brand on our shores, marketed by auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Peugeot, RAM, etc.), Day one: A poor start Not often we veteran motoring journalists experience something totally new from a car. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. I’ve never had this problem at a servo pumping petrol.
litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 75kW electric motor, fed by an 11.8kWh (net) battery. It offers a range of driving modes typical of such arrangements, including the rather self-explanatory Auto, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge. Ford quotes a combined system output figure of 207kW/697Nm and combined cycle fuel use of 2.9
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inch infotainment screen that works with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 10.25-inch litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol that is combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, Alfa says the 100kW/230Nm combustion engine is boosted by a 21kW e-motor, although combined peak power is 107kW. 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Galaxy is a new division of the Geely Auto brand business (which is part of the umbrella Zhejiang Geely Holdings that also owns Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr, Lotus and more) that focusses on what China calls new energy vehicles (NEVs). So lets check it out. For the purposes of this article well just keep calling it the Starship.
The eighth-generation 2026 Lexus ES has made its global debut at the Shanghai auto show and gone all-electric for the first time. The first is the front-drive ES 350e that pumps out 165kW from a front-motor and is said to provide a range of up to 685km. Lexus Australia is yet to announce the 2026 Lexus ES lineup or pricing.
…Read More The Tata Sierra ICE has been previewed with three screens on the dashboard including one for the front passenger, keeping up with the latest trends Tata Motor’s show stopper at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was the ICE-version of the Sierra. litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre
But theres a twist, as it looks likely to borrow a model called the Blue Mountain from a sister GWM (Great Wall Motors) brand. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. Combined with front and rear axle e-motors the claimed combined outputs are about 380kW and 930Nm. READ MORE: Ute Wars! 2025 Wey Blue Mountain.
In my daft, nostalgic brain a Mini should cost peanuts, have a tiny petrolmotor, weigh as much as a Coke can (and the crash resistance: Ed), have three pedals and gear stick, and be built by a chap called Reg in Oxford, England. These electric JCWs weigh roughly three times as much as those little giant-killers of the olden days.
Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. For starters, there is a choice of two petrol (with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance) and one plug-in hybrid drivelines, all with standard all-wheel drive. The newest X3 is available from $86,100 – $128,900 plus on-road costs.
The newly arrived version of GWMs largest ute now comes with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that can run purely on electricity but with the backup of a petrol engine for added thrust and long distance touring. inch central infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has a 14.6-inch
Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! Powered by a 120kW/250Nm e-motor driving the front wheels, the PV5 is offered with battery packs up to 71.2kWh offering a claimed range around 400km. READ MORE: Confirmed! 2025 Kia PV5.
A report by Drive stated that the sub-compact SUV from Mahindra will make its debut in the country during the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show. The Australian auto expo will be held between April 5 and 6, 2025. It has two petrol and one diesel engine options. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is set to be launched in Australia.
The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro has been launched at the Shanghai motor show and been pitched as the ultimate no-compromise electrified plug-in hybrid ute that blends 302kW of power with the full 3500kg towing. However, an official statement read: “Were excited to see the all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid unveiled at Auto Shanghai.
The Thai-spec Hyundai Creta N Line was seen at the latest 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show and is to be shipped in from Indonesia as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). …Read More The Hyundai Creta N Line showcased at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show gets powered by a more modest 1.5-litre
Post discounts, Nissan has narrowed the price premium between the regular petrol powertrains and more efficient e-Power hybrids from $5000 to $3800. inch infotainment, wireless charger and walk-away auto-lock feature. Only the electric motors power the Nissan X-Trail e-Power’s wheels. Overall, Nissan sales are down 17.3
The driver is also provided with a new and very sporty-feeling flat-bottomed steering and sexy shift paddles connected to an eight-speed auto gearbox, regardless of which variant. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrolMotors: 1 synchronous, integrated into transmisison Combined Outputs: 220kW/450Nm AC charging: 11kW Type 2 plug 0-100km/h 6.2
2025 Mini Aceman price and equipment The Aceman is a five-door very small SUV EV and its supposed to fill the gap between the two-door Mini Cooper, with a petrol engine or e-motor, and the much larger Mini Countryman. You can have a Mini Cooper with five doors, weirdly, but only with a petrol engine. Circle rule in the cockpit.
It comes equipped with dual electric motors putting out 544hp and 549lb-ft of torque, delivering effortless acceleration while keeping ride comfort firmly in limousine territory. Boot space is slightly down on the petrol version due to the battery, but still usable.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is the latest model from the German auto giant that has been launched in India at a price tag of 49 lakh (ex-showroom). litre turbocharged petrol engine as the erstwhile Tiguan. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in three trim choices and both petrol and diesel options. lakh and 55.80
litre petrol engine with a 129kW electric motor and a 17.8kWh Lithium-ion battery. All up, you get a total 241kW and 500Nm, an eight-speed auto with AWD, claimed fuel use of 2.1L/100km There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an eight-speaker stereo. It gets Mazda’s punchy powertrain setup, which pairs a 2.5-litre
inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (though the latter is set to be delivered via an over-the-air update in early 2026), a 10.2-inch litre petrol engine with a 18.4kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery and an electric motor. Inside, it nabs a 15.4-inch inch digital dash and a 16-Speaker FLYME stereo.
With the backing of global auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, etcetera) it launched the battery electric C10 medium SUV (of course) here in February and has now followed that up with the petrol-electric range-extender model. This is a family car designed to soak up the bumps and motor along efficiently and quietly.
inch central display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A single electric motor sends 71.1kW and 147Nm to the front wheels. Think about that; 10,000km of motoring in a year for less than $100. It’s also worth keeping in mind what the Inster is up against if you’re also considering petrol alternatives.
Rise of petrol prices boosting sales of electric two-wheelers in India . The rise in the petrol prices increases from INR 89.16/litre There are at least 25-30 cities where petrol price has crossed Rs 100 per litre. If we take the example of Mumbai petrol price Rs 107.83 (per litre)X 365 days=Rs.39,357.95
Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. However, Tata Motors, which is present in both the ICE and EV segments, has urged the government not to cut taxes on hybrid cars, reported Reuters.
Then in 1984, Toyota’s New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc partnered with GM to run the plant. Instead of continuing to develop powertrains powered from gas or petrol, legacy automakers have transitioned to EVs. The post Tesla’s Fremont Factory was the most productive auto factory in the U.S.
liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.
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