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Banned! Popular EVs from Tesla, BYD caught out by power restrictions in Australia

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Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said it was “unfortunate” the Model Y was no longer approved for P-platers in most of the country, something that could be an understatement considering the popularity of the mid-sized SUV. The BYD Shark 6 is another electrified vehicle that has been caught out by the P-plate restrictions.

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It’s war! Hyundai Tucson Hybrid attacks top-selling Toyota RAV4 with huge price cuts

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Pricing of the selected Hyundai Tucson Hybrid models has been slashed as it takes the fight to the Toyota RAV4. Since its mid-year launch the petrol-electric Hyundai medium SUV has made no dent in the Toyota’s sales dominance. Hyundai’s been selling around 500 Tucson hybrids per month versus 5000 Toyota RAV4s.

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Ford Explorer EV firms as replacement for soon-to-be-discontinued Escape SUV

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Ford has cracked the door wide open for the new Explorer EV to come to Australia following the decision to axe the Escape SUV locally. It also means Ford doesn’t have a competitor for some of the top selling vehicles in the country, including the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Nissan X-Trail.

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Hyundai hybrids coming soon: 2023 Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe to drive electrified push in Australia

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There are a host of Hyundai hybrids coming soon, with the brand to soon have a hybrid option in its three most popular SUVs as it targets the success of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The brand already has the Santa Fe Hybrid in its stable, and the all-new Kona will introduce a petrol-hybrid model by the end of 2023.

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Hyundai Tucson hybrid arrives, but priced higher than dominant rival Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is now on sale, upgraded with hybrid powertrains as the Korean brand embraces electrification to slash emissions. The new line-up sees eight of 17 Tucson variants available in Australia coming with hybrid power, but no word on if we’ll received the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) available in other markets.

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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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litre petrol four-cylinder engine being released with the next-gen Palisade SUV. litre powertrain employed by the Hyundai Tucson in North America and the Hyundai Santa Fe in Europe. Powertrain options that could suit Hyundais ute that are currently in the public sphere include the new 246kW (combined) hybrid 2.5-litre

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Give credit where it’s due! Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme

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The Australian arm of the Korean auto giant wants increased reward for selling zero emissions vehicles in the form of ‘super credits’ so it can keep cheaper C02-emitting petrol and hybrid models in its showrooms longer. READ MORE: Could a tiny $30,000 2024 Hyundai Casper electric SUV challenge the BYD Dolphin and MG4 in Australia?

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