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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. The only Chinese automaker exhibiting in the Detroit show, GAC Group brought three of its newly developed new energy vehicles.

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Geely confirms second Aussie model! 2025 Geely Starray EM-i PHEV medium SUV on way to fight Mitsubishi Outlander and BYD Sealion 6

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Geely Auto Australia has locked in a new mid-size plug-in hybrid Geely Starray EM-i PHEV for an arrival in the fourth quarter of this year as the emerging Chinese brand chases yet more volume in the mid-size SUV segment. litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that produces 73kW and 125Nm with a powerful 160kW/262Nm e-motor.

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EV fightback! Can the 2026 Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger finally get Japan competitive against Tesla and the Chinese?

EV Central

The deal, that will see Honda and Nissan join forces by 2026 and will likely also includeMitsubishi, will signify the final nail in the coffin for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. Mitsubishi execs have until the end of January to decide whether to sign up or remain in its existing alliance with Renault. Mitsubishi eK X EV.

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Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 to get plugged in as demand for PHEVs grows in Australia

EV Central

Sharing tech that is first being introduced with the Jaecoo J7 SHS mid-size SUV, the plug-in Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs have been built to rival the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Outlander, as well as the latest BYD Sealion 6 PHEV. litre four-cylinder turbo engine kicks in to extend the range to a very respectable 1200km.

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Sad news for big families: Tesla Model Y seven-seat unlikely for Australia – for now anyway

EV Central

Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew says the Model Y seven-seater is not on the cards for Australia any time soon for one simple reason: the Chinese factory that supplies Model Y to Australia doesnt yet manufacture them with a third row of seats. READ MORE: Tesla Model Y price shock!

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PHEV fortunes! BYD cuts pricing of Sealion 6 AGAIN, while Mitsubishi is forced to pull the plug on Eclipse Cross PHEV

EV Central

While BYD is doubling down on plug-in hybrids in Australia, its primary PHEV rival Mitsubishi is pulling the plug. BYD has announced a new cheaper Essential version of the top-selling Sealion 6 medium SUV priced at $42,990 plus on-road costs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid EV.

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Head for the Blue Mountains! GWM Haval Aussie three-row SUV solution emerges

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The increasingly popular Chinese SUV brand Haval is close to confirming a new range-topping three-row plug-in hybrid wagon for its Australian line-up. The Blue Mountain would sit above the new-generation mid-size H6 and H7 five-seat SUVs in the local Haval line-up, both of which launch in Australia within months.

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