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Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia

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As well as all-electric power the 4×4 brand will also employ both range-extender hybrids and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Chery’s rough and ready iCar 4×4 electric brand has been locked-in for an Australian debut. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23 ute concept. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23.

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Why the massive influx of Chinese EVs will end in tears | Opinion

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READ MORE: Omoda and Jaecoo the latest new Chinese brands to take on BYD and GWM READ MORE: IM Motors locked in for Australian arrival as MG’s luxury arm READ MORE: Hating on Chinese EVs? We sampled the Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid, and also learned Omoda was to be a separate brand later in 2025, rather than just a model sold by Chery.

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Made for Australia: New MG Super Hybrid PHEV system designed specifically for local driving conditions will debut within months

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MG is promising a big step forward via plug-in hybrid technology developed specifically for Australia when the PHEV version of the HS medium SUV arrives in Australia later this year. Belcher was reticent to go into details about Super Hybrid, saying it wont be a traditional plug-in hybrid. litre turbo-petrol engine. MGs new top seller?

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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Review: Why the first rival for the BYD Shark 6 is a real threat and a true alternative

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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. The Cannon Alpha PHEV clearly has the BYD Shark 6 in its crosshairs. GWM Cannon Alpha targets BYD Shark 6 with 3.5-tonne

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2025 Volvo EX90 review : Sizeable seven-seat electric SUV delivers on space in spades

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2025 Volvo EX90: Price and equipment You can have your EX90 in two flavours and neither are particularly cheap. Kicking off the range is the Plus Twin Motor, which lists at $124,990. As the name suggests, it makes use of two electric motors, one on each axle, delivering a total 300kW and 700Nm. You get LED headlights and key-free entry, too.

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First drive of Haval’s prototype $40K EV family SUV: Meet the budget buy needed to rival MG’s S5 and BYD’s Atto 3

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Is Haval soon to reveal a full electric small/medium SUV ready to challenge Chinese EV cheapies like the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5, MG S5 EV and Chery Omoda E5? Now is our time declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6 Theres clear need for a budget family-sized EV in GWMs Australian line-up.

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BMW G70 i7 xDrive60 M Sport: A cinema on wheels

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It’s not cheap, and it’s definitely not compact, but if you’re in the market for a luxury EV that blends performance, comfort, and cutting-edge tech, the i7 sets the bar pretty high. Discover EV expert verdict. Despite its size and weight, it feels surprisingly composed on the road. It will carve out 0-62mph in 4.7

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