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BYD’s Mega break-through! Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol

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READ MORE: 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia READ MORE: Electric ute shock! That means for EV users future top-ups will be at least on par with a refill of petrol at your local servo. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger.

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Plug-in BYD Sealion 8 arrives to conquer large seven-seat segment as Chinese brand aims to pinch sales from Mazda CX-80, Kia Sorento

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The BYD Sealion 8 has been locked in for an Australian debut in the first quarter of 2026 as the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV. BYD Atto 8 will be the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV when it arrives early in 2026. Based on the car-maker’s next-generation 5.0 While the DM-I can only manage an 8.6

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Volkswagen switches strategy to embrace range-extender hybrids to keep pace with its Chinese rivals

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Mirroring other Chinese carmakers, the new tech will reportedly see future VWs offered with the option of a small petrol-powered engine used to charge a battery to boost the range. There’s no indication if a range-extender version of the 2028 Golf is in the pipeline yet or if the tech will be reserved for large vehicles.

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Ferrari and Lambo fighting electric hot hatch! More of the Aussie-bound Renault 5 Turbo 3E’s stunning tech revealed

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Fresh tech details of the he all-new 2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E hyper-hatch that will go on sale in Australia in 2027 confirm it as an unlikely all-electric Lamborghini or Ferrari rival. On-track, drivers should have full-power for at least two laps thats about how long most track day fans spend driving their petrol-powered supercar for.

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Volkswagen reinvents the hot hatch for the EV age: 300kW VW ID.2 R to get advanced in-wheel powertrain tech!

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It will be equipped with VW’s pioneering new in-wheel motors to ensure it out-drives current petrol-fed sports cars both on road and track. READ MORE: Volkswagen switches strategy to embrace range-extender hybrids to keep pace with its Chinese rivals READ MORE: EVERY1’s a winner: 2027 Volkswagen ID. Affordable Volkswagen ID.

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2025 Deepal G318 Review: Meet the Toyota Prado’s worst nightmare. This Chinese range extender can shake up the diesel-dominated Aussie 4WD market

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Forget diesel engines and big fuel tanks, the new breed of frugal off-roaders rely on electricity and petrol – and theyre looking to shake up a market segment steeped in tradition. Its part of Changan, one of the heavy hitters of the Chinese automotive market. Deepal G318 First, though, some background. Deepal G318. Score: 3.5/5

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Suzuki’s Aussie electrified overhaul! Cheap mild-hybrid Suzuki Fronx coming soon, electric Suzuki Vitaras will be here in 2026

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litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system that includes an integrated starter generator. Set to include tweaked exterior styling, a new infotainment system and upgraded driver assist tech that includes lane-keep assist, plus a sophisticated AEB missing on the current model.

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