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New 725k W V8 hybrid confirmed for Oz | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader | St George, NSW
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (338+ words) Lotus is powering its way back into the supercar game with its new ballistic sports car, and it has just been confirmed for Australia. The codenamed Type 135 appeared in a teaser video ahead of its scheduled launch in 2028. It will…...
Five most in-demand EVs revealed | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader | St George, NSW
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (701+ words) Electric cars are finally having their moment. As petrol and diesel prices soar, it appears everyone on the fence about buying an electric vehicle (EV) have taken the plunge. Having steadily hovered around the 10 per cent total market share for…...
New Chery EV could be Australia's cheapest
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (682+ words) Actions speak louder than words and the fact Chery has lined up a QQ3 at one of its proving grounds a stone's throw from its Wuhu HQ suggests the small hatch will be announced for our market shortly. Priced in China…...
New Toyota RAV4 safety rating surprise
2+ week, 1+ day ago (807+ words) The car Toyota is calling the "safest car" in its line-up has launched this month without an official safety rating from the nation's independent vehicle safety authority. The 2026 Toyota RAV4, the new generation of not only the brand's most popular car…...
GWM diesel hybrids, PHEV coming to beat BYD
2+ week, 2+ day ago (447+ words) GWM is breaking ranks with most of the car industry with a new family of diesel-powered four-cylinder hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Expected to be deployed across the company's range of SUVs and commercial vehicles starting from next…...
Denza breaks the mould with new cars
2+ week, 5+ day ago (292+ words) BYD's off-roader and SUV brand Fang Cheng Bao, whose vehicles are badged Denza in Australia, has broken its own 'off-roaders and SUVs' mould with the unveiling of a collection of striking new models on the opening day of this year's…...
New Mitsubishi Pajero Oz launch locked in
3+ week, 1+ day ago (359+ words) Mitsubishi has confirmed its new flagship large SUV, which will likely be called Pajero, will be in Australian showrooms by the end of 2026. Mitsubishi Australia General Manager Product Strategy and Product Public Relations Bruce Hampel said the company will be…...
St George Matters with Chris Minns: Tackling fuel supply issues
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (309+ words) I wanted to take this opportunity to explain the practical steps the NSW Government is taking to manage fuel supply as our community are impacted by shortages in petrol and diesel. I want to be direct with you; what we're…...
Shock at the petrol pump sparks electric vehicle surge
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (373+ words) Demand for second-hand electric vehicles is rising with the price of petrol, attracting more than double the number of enquiries since the fuel crisis began. But automotive experts say the record interest also extends to new vehicles and could cause…...
Shock $10 K price drop for key RAV4 rival
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (367+ words) The hybrid version of Honda's CR-V family SUV is now $10, 000 cheaper, thanks to a reshuffled line-up in Australia. The CR-V e: HEV hybrid is now available from $49, 900 drive-away, having previously only been available in the range-topping RS variant of the SUV....