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Flagship seven-seat 2026 Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid confirmed for Australia: SUV combines 170km of EV range with $60,000 asking price - EV Central
Chery Australia has detailed its flagship 2026 Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid ahead of its launch next month when it will become available in a single trim priced from $59,990 before on-road costs.
Confirmed: Radical electric Kia PV5 people mover and cargo van coming to Australia. Ford Transit and Toyota HiAce fighter will make local debut this month - EV Central
The radical Kia PV5 battery electric van family is coming to Australia. Local confirmation of the PV5’s arrival in Australia in either the second or third quarter of 2026 has coincided with fresh details of the new van family dropping in Korea.
BYD confirms super-cheap Atto 1 for Australia! Sealion 5 plug-in SUV also on the way as four model launches planned by early 2026 - EV Central
All four new models that will expand BYD’s Australian line-up by early 2026 have now been named. The latest confirmations are the hatchback Atto 1 that is set to become Australia’s cheapest battery electric vehicle and the Sealion 5 medium plug-in hybrid SUV.
First local look: Volvo ES90 land in Australia on a mission to make sedans cool again. Targeting BMW i5 with BMW i4 pricing will help - EV Central
Volvo Australia has showcased the large five-door EV in left-hand-drive guise, and in the metal, there’s serious design appeal to go with a sumptuous, giant cabin.
All-new flagship Hyundai Palisade SUV switches to hybrid power: New drivetrain also expected to land in Kia Tasman ute - EV Central
The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade has arrived in Australia, with the second-generation large SUV switching to hybrid power.It will be offered only in a single flagship Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid variant, priced from $89,900 plus on-roads.
Move aside Kia Carnival and Zeekr 009! Could the electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz VLE be the most advanced people-mover ever launched? - EV Central
Competition in the once dormant people-mover segment is about to super-heat with first details of the state-of-the-art 2026 Mercedes-Benz VLE dropping ahead of its launch in the first half of next year.
Look out Toyota! BYD premium brand Denza confirms double-trouble 4x4 launch line-up in Australia! - EV Central
BYD premium brand Denza has confirmed two Toyota-rivalling plug-in hybrid 4x4s will lead its imminent Australian launch. The Prado-sized five-seat Denza B5 and LandCruiser 300 Series-rivalling six/seven-seat Denza B8 will both go on-sale in November.
Austin Motor Company reborn! Pommy electric sports car maker shows off Arrow 2, an unlikely rival for the inbound Porsche Boxster EV - EV Central
More than three decades since the nameplate was quietly put down, the Austin Motor Company is back. But this time the British brand wants to become synonymous with making small lightweight all-electric sports cars.
2028 BMW iX5 Hydrogen confirmed: German luxury brand’s first production fuel cell model will sit alongside ICE, PHEV and BEV powertrains - EV Central
BMW has confirmed the next-generation X5 luxury SUV due in 2028 will include a production hydrogen fuel cell powertrain as well petrol, turbo-diesel, plug-in hybrid and battery electric options.
2026 Volvo EX90 rebooted: Luxury three-row SUV updated to beat BMW iX, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9 - EV Central
Little more than five months since it was introduced to Australia, the 2026 Volvo EX90 has been overhauled. Huge MY26 upgrades are designed to elevate the seven-seat wagon to the very top of the large luxury SUV class.
Falling star? ANCAP warns Deepal that safety changes risk S07’s five-star rating and retesting could be required - EV Central
Automotive safety authority ANCAP has warned significant changes to the driver assist systems of the Deepal S07 designed to simplify their operation may not comply with its testing regime and therefore threatens its maximum five-star safety rating.
$40,000 new and used EV buying guide: There are some incredible bargains on offer, from Tesla to MG to Polestar or even Jeep. We count down the top 11 - EV Central
If you’ve got $40k to spend and are open to an EV, here’s a list of some of the best new electric cars on sale.Then just for fun, we’ve included a few from the pre-loved department too.
2025 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire Review: Sure, it's got some issues, but the value and efficiency of this Chinese plug-in hybrid family SUV is undeniable - EV Central
Suddenly, Australia is being inundated in affordable plug-in hybrid Chinese SUVs. The latest one to arrive is the Geely Starray EM-i and it’s also one of the most significant.
Next-gen Skoda Octavia sedan and wagon previewed: Vision O concept embraces VW Group's advanced EV and range-extender hybrid power - EV Central
The 2028 Skoda Octavia has been previewed by the radical Vision O wagon. The concept previews how the family sedan and wagon will embrace sophisticated tech and a radical new design language in its next generation.
Chinese sales sensation Geely EX2 “in the plan” for Australia! Mini EV is so popular it outsells the BYD Seagull and Tesla Model Y in China! - EV Central
A Chinese EV sales sensation appears certain for Australia and it could trigger a new electric vehicle price war. The tiny Geely Geome Xingyuan EV appears locked in to come here as soon as 2026 badged as the EX2.
Porsche EV plan hits the skids! Billions lost, ICE replacements for 718 Boxster and Cayman confirmed, new-gen Taycan and K1 super-SUV delayed - EV Central
Porsche's EV strategy has failed and to ensure it survives it has confirmed key models like the 718 Boxster and Cayman will remain available with combustion engines.
Zeekr bets big on Australia! 7X SUV the start of new-model attack with 8X, 9X and Lynk & Co 08 on the hit list - EV Central
Zeekr will use the success of the 7X SUV in Australia as the launch pad for a new model, and brand, assault, with potent plug-in hybrids and the Lynk & Co brand on the table as the Chinese newcomer seeks fast expansion.
Deepal has just solved the single biggest problem with Chinese electric vehicles in Australia with the 2026 S07 SUV - EV Central
Deepal, working with its Australian imported Inchcape, might have just solved what is by the far the most annoying feature of most Chinese EVs -- their loud and overzealous active safety systems -- in what could prove a revolutionary move that has apparently earned sign-off from ANCAP.
496.22km/h! The world's fastest car is now a Chinese EV! And 500km/h-plus is possible from BYD's 2221kW YangWang U9 Xtreme - EV Central
The 2026 YangWang U9 Xtreme is now the fastest car on earth.It has humbled the likes of Bugatti and Koenigsegg clocking an astonishing 496.22km/h at Germany's Papenburg proving ground.
Dust buster: 2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country arrives in Australia priced from $69,990 for adventurous EV lovers - EV Central
The first electric Volvo to wear the Cross Country badge has gone on-sale in Australia. The 2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country is based on the dual motor all-wheel drive version of the compact hatch.
Volvo ES90 arrives in Australia with LCT-busting price: EV sedan goes after Benz, BMW and Genesis with low pricing and high standard features - EV Central
The 2025 Volvo ES90 electric sedan has arrived in Australia with pricing that undercuts all its rivals.The successor to the old S90 lands with pricing from $88,800 plus on-roads for the cheapest Plus model.
Target 911: Mercedes-AMG GT XX coupe in the works as faster, wider, electric alternative to Porsche’s iconic sports car - EV Central
Mercedes-AMG is readying a smaller, lighter two-door coupe version of its AMG GT XX that will showcase its next-generation EV tech intended to leave current combustion sports like the Porsche 911 Turbo S in its wake.