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BYD Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

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It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes. The petrol engine can also add power above about 70km/h but is predominantly used as a generator to extend the driving range to about 800km (there’s a 60-litre fuel tank).

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Hybrid LandCruiser confirmed for 2026! Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch

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Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor. Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch appeared first on EV Central.

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Shanghai Motor Show: A wrap of some of the brand new stuff you may not have seen or read about yet

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The sheer size of the Shanghai motor show has to be seen to be appreciated. Sixteen halls, each substantially bigger than the entire Melbourne motor show, with around 100 auto brands on display hosting about the same number of global debuts almost all of them electrified in some way. Multiple body styles will also be offered.

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2025 GWM Haval H6GT PHEV Review: New plug-in hybrid packs in the value and EV range to make life tough for BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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The new GWM Haval G6GT has the option of a plug-in hybrid system that takes EV-only motoring to another level. The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. The best part is the plug-in hybrid system, which relies more on electrons than petrol. 2025 Haval H6GT.

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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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litre four-cylinder boxer engine with a sizeable 88kW electric motor and a 1.1kWh battery pack. The combined outputs are still top secret, sadly, although Subaru suggested the motor will be making considerably more torque than before, but we can tell you that the drivetrain is sourced from some very, very popular Toyota hybrid products.

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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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While details are scarce at the moment, the advancement is based around software tuning that is not only Australia-specific but originally requested by MG Motors Australia management. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Its not the new MG4!

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Hyundai Creta to Tata Punch: All flex-fuel cars at Auto Expo 2025

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It is a blend of petrol and ethanol which provides lower fuel costs as the petrol is blended with ethanol or methanol. Additionally, the engine has been modified to operate on a range of fuels from E0 to E100, including both petrol and ethanol. Here are three flex-fuel powered cars that were there at the Auto Expo 2025.

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