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Danger signs! Latest research shows top ICE brands including Toyota, Ford and Nissan struggling to hit new Aussie CO2 limits

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New research has shown how much trouble some top brands including Ford, Nissan, GWM and even Toyota could find themselves because of Australias new CO2 emissions reduction scheme if they dont transition to electric vehicles quickly enough. billion in 2029. READ MORE: Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE?

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Isuzu vows to stay in Australia: Plug-in hybrid research revealed, but questions over D-Max EV confirmation

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Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia.

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Audi reveals big NVES impact: Cheapest Aussie PHEV has been priced to woo buyers from in-house rival!

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The impact of Australia’s new NVES CO2 emissions laws have been starkly illustrated by launch pricing for Audi’s cheapest plug-in hybrid model. That pricing will be equivalent despite the added performance and equipment offered by the PHEV, indicating just how much Audi wants buyer to embrace the petrol-electric model.

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Diesel out. EV later. PHEV in! Hyundai finally firms up its dual cab ute plans for Australia

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But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Romano is keen to avoid diesel because the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will tighten over the next few years, with fines for CO2 emissions steadily increasing.

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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. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. 2025 Wey Blue Mountain. It sits at number seven currently. 2025 Wey Blue Mountain.

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2025 Subaru Forester Strong Hybrid SUV Review: Well, more of a sneak peek really, but we liked it…

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EV Central was invited to a private racetrack outside Sydney for a preview drive of this sixth-generation Subaru Forester, which also involved a bit of bush bashing and mud plugging. Or beg Subaru to rip the manual gearbox out of its fabulous WRX and sell it in this otherwise clever new Forester. In the cabin, Subaru offers a new 12.3-inch

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New Toyota RAV4 PHEV confirmed for 2026 with 100km EV range: Look out BYD, GWM!

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Toyota has added a plug-in hybrid EV ( PHEV ) drivetrain to its all-new 2026 RAV4, unveiled today ahead of its arrival in Australia in the first half of next year. Blame it on the quest for fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions, something thats an increasing focus in an era of mandated efficiency standards. litre petrol engine.

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