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Bootiful BMW M5 arrives: Wild plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 BMW M5 Touring priced for Australia ahead of early 2025 debut

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Marking the first M wagon since the V10-powered E61 M5 Touring (made from 2007-2010), the new (G99) BMW M5 Touring returns with an advanced plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 powertrain that musters an astonishing 535kW and 1000Nm of torque. seconds and a top speed of 305km/h. ambient lighting and free metallic paint.

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

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The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. The PHEV version includes a Dark Miron body kit with matte inserts, 19-inch diamond cut alloys, full LED Matrix headlights and Brembo red brake callipers.

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

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If there’s one surefire way to know when a brand is feeling comfortable in Australia, it’s when they turn their attention to homegrown special editions meant to appeal to our love of performance, whether that’s on or off the road. Think Nissan with its Warrior by Premcar program. READ MORE: First look! Incredible.

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2025 Hyundai Inster review: the $40k city SUV challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin

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Finally – belatedly – we have one of Australia’s top five car brands delivering a budget small EV. Unsurprisingly it’s Hyundai, launching its Inster city crossover SUV into Aussie hands early in 2025 with a target price – Hyundai Australia says – around $40,000. So, to the Inster.

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Hardcore electric ute incoming: Dakar-ready Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear concept paves the way for wild Raptor EV

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READ MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid confirmed for Australia Next Nissan Patrol going electric? To raise its body out of harm’s way a high-lift kit was added that also includes a new long- travel suspension that’s needed to soak up 200km/h landings over rocky terrain. Picking up where the SuperVan 4.2,

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

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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. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is now on sale, upgraded with hybrid powertrains as the Korean brand embraces electrification to slash emissions.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

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Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. 2024 BYD Sealion 6.

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