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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

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I would argue that is doesn’t, which is why – with the massive caveat that I haven’t driven it yet – I suspect the Premium will be the better buy in the Sealion 7 family. BYD Sealion 7 side profile. SCORE: 3.7/5

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2025 Leapmotor C10 Design Review: Pricing and equipment are big selling points for China’s latest Tesla Model Y fighter, but how does the rest of the package hold up?

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It is the cheapest mid-size electric SUV you can buy. But missing from the kit are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring. 2024 Leapmotor C10 review: Can this cheaper alternative to the Model Y tempt you from a Tesla? But no-one will be buying the C10 to delight in feel-some steering. but thats years away.

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2025 Smart #3 Brabus Review: Look out Mini! The loveable micro car brand has grown up with Mercedes-Benz DNA and an electric SUV line-up

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READ MORE: Smart #1 and #3 deliver compelling Volvo, Tesla and BYD rival READ MORE: How and where to buy a Smart in Australia we get the buying experience READ MORE: Rugged Smart #5 EV off-roader locked in for Australia in 2025 Mercedes-Benz looks after the design while Geely provides the architecture and manufacturing in China.

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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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Now safely, and very suddenly, ensconced within the sales top 10, it has sent its MG 4 XPower hot hatch off to undergo some localisation treatment, scoring new wheels and springs, a new body kit and spoilers, and a generally tougher, more menacing look. That is to say you can’t actually buy one. READ MORE: First look! Score: 3.5/5

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2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 review: We understand why BMW’s cheapest EV exists, but should it?

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READ MORE: BMW iX1 xDrive 30 review READ MORE: BMW iX2: Is this the EV bargain of the year? The fact that BMW can’t make this work would be reason enough for me not to buy a modern one. But then enthusiasts shouldn’t really be buying small SUVs. Alright, now we understand the logic of it let’s get to the emotion of it.

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2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review: The Captain Sensible alternative to a Tesla Model Y

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You better have deep pockets Our verdict on the BZ4X 2WD’s chief rival: Tesla Model Y RWD review 2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD price and equipment 2024 Toyota bZ4X FWD It’s $66,000 plus on-roads for this single motor front-wheel-drive BZ4X. READ MORE: Want a 2024 Toyota BZ4X on a full service lease?

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2024 Abarth 500e review: This might be Australia’s stupidest electric car — and I bloody love it

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Good, because while the Abarth 500e might make zero sense by any of the traditional car-buying metrics, it’s also one of my favourite EVs I’ve driven this year. 2024 Abarth 500e: What we think It’s no secret that the car-buying masses travel in herds, one following the other until a new trend has taken over our roads. Still with me?