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Seven day test: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range — “I think I want one”

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The kit on offer in the XPeng is wild if this was wearing a German badge, it would be carrying you into six-figure territory. The kit on offer in the XPeng is wild if this was wearing a German badge, it would be carrying you into six-figure territory. Day 2: How do the Chinese brands do this? The XPeng G6 is no sports car.

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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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Catering for the Australian market, iCar has also shown off a small dual-cab ute concept version of the V23, complete with lift kit, all-terrain tyres and countless off-road accessories including LED spot lights. Chery’s rough and ready iCar 4×4 electric brand has been locked-in for an Australian debut. 2025 iCar V23.

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Overhauled! 2025 GWM Haval H6 medium SUV lays down the challenge to 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with advanced plug-in hybrid tech

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For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre Total range for the plug-in hybrid is said to be 1106km with a full tank and topped-up battery.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

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The entry-level car nabs all-LED lighting, 19-inch alloys, a glass roof with a shade and a powered boot. When you think EVs in Australia, youre really thinking two brands, at least at the moment Tesla, which started the movement here and maintains a healthy sales lead. seconds, and which wears a $63,990 sticker price. BYD Sealion 7 boot.

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Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs

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It’s hoped the new plug-in will boost Australian sales for the newly-minted Chinese brand, which currently sells only one model here. READ MORE: Leapmotor C10 first drive: great price and kit, but is it really a Tesla Model Y challenger? litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels.

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Stuff We Use: OBD2 Code Readers

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Having a handheld code reader in yer box of tools can help douse that infernal check engine light or, as weve found in today's revisitation of this topic, accurately diagnose which wheel speed sensor is wonky on a 12-year-old Lincoln. Nearly all TTAC readers and writers have wrenched on a vehicle equipped with the OBD-II diagnostic system.

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Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

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But Ford believes the newcomer to the emerging plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) ute market has the off-road might and load-lugging muscle to take on two cheaper Chinese plug-in hybrid rivals in the form of the BYD Shark 6 and upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July.

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