Maserati Turns to China for Help with Its Future EVs: You Won’t Believe Which Brand It’s Talking To
Maserati is negotiating a joint venture with Chinese automaker JAC and tech giant Huawei to develop its next‑generation electric vehicles. The partnership would see JAC handling manufacturing, Huawei supplying driver‑assist and powertrain components, and Maserati providing design input, starting with a seven‑seat electric SUV slated for 2026. A future electric or hybrid Quattroporte is also part of the deal, pushing its launch to 2028. The move reflects Maserati’s struggle with declining sales and Stellantis’ interest in leveraging Chinese expertise and production capacity.
The Rise of China Continues: Geely Snaps up Ford Factory in a Bid to Bolster Exports
Chinese automaker Geely has agreed to purchase the entire assembly line at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain, repurposing it to build its Galaxy A7, E5 and EX2 models as hybrids and fully electric vehicles. The deal includes a secret ‘135’...
Renault Master E-Tech EV Van Pricing Announced: Electric Cargo Carrier Arrives Under $80K
Renault announced Australian pricing for its new Master E-Tech electric van, launching in the second half of 2026. The mid‑wheelbase model starts at AU$77,990 (≈US$51.5k) and the long‑wheelbase at AU$79,990 (≈US$52.8k) before on‑road costs. Powered by a 105 kW motor, an...
MG 07 Flagship Sedan Arrives: Electric Rival for Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal Is All-New and Full of Tech
SAIC‑owned MG Motor unveiled the MG 07, a new flagship mid‑size sedan positioned between the MG7 and the IM5. The fastback‑styled model, echoing the Porsche Taycan’s lines, will launch later this year with both plug‑in hybrid and all‑electric variants on SAIC’s...
Volkswagen Debuts Full-Size Three-Row Plug-In SUV: ID. Era 9X Challenges Mercedes, BMW and Denza
Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Era 9X, a 5.2‑metre, seven‑seat plug‑in hybrid SUV built with SAIC for the Chinese market. The flagship model packs 380 kW and a 65.2 kWh battery, delivering up to 406 km of pure‑electric range and a total gasoline‑assisted range...
Affordable ANCAP: Two Budget Buys and a Famous EV Name Score Five Stars in the Latest Safety Tests
Australia’s ANCAP safety agency awarded five-star ratings to three of the market’s most affordable electrified models: BYD’s Seal 6 plug‑in hybrid sedan and wagon, MG Motor’s MG4 Urban hatchback, and Tesla’s six‑seat Model Y L. The BYD Seal 6 topped...
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Titanium 7 Launched: All-Electric Toyota Prado Rival Shapes up for Aussie Arrival as a Denza
BYD unveiled the Fang Cheng Bao Titanium 7 (Ti7) at the Beijing motor show, offering both a pure‑electric version and a plug‑in hybrid with a 1.5‑litre turbo engine. The all‑electric model features a 106 kWh battery, delivering up to 755 km (RWD) or...
Australia Has a New PHEV Ute Price-Leader: JAC Hunter Will Start Sub-$50K with 1000km Range and Competitive Towing and Payload...
JAC confirmed its Hunter plug‑in hybrid dual‑cab ute will launch in Australia mid‑2026 with a sub‑AU$50,000 starting price (about US$33,000), 3500 kg towing capacity and 915 kg payload. The model pairs a 2.0‑litre turbo petrol engine with dual electric motors for a...
Confirmed: Electrified Freelander 8 Locked and Loaded for Australia. Coming to Fight Denza B5, Toyota Prado and Ford Everest
The Freelander 8, an all‑electric or range‑extender SUV born from a Land Rover‑Chery joint venture, will debut in right‑hand‑drive form for Australia and New Zealand, with production potentially starting in 2027. The model revives the Freelander name after a 25‑year gap...
Cupra Formentor PHEV Upgraded: More Power, More Range and DC Charging Capability Added
Cupra has unveiled a refreshed Formentor line in Australia, led by the VZe plug‑in hybrid that now costs AU$68,990 (about US$45.5k) up from AU$64,990. The VZe’s second‑generation hybrid system delivers 200 kW of power and a 114‑km electric‑only range, thanks to...
Meet the Wacky Nissan Juke EV. But Why Are Its Aussie Launch Chances Looking so Slim?
Nissan has unveiled the third‑generation Juke EV in Japan, built on its CMF‑EV platform and sharing powertrains with the latest Leaf. The compact SUV will be offered with 52 kWh or 75 kWh batteries, delivering over 620 km of range and up to...
New 2026 Toyota RAV4 Could Make History as Australia’s First Electrified and SUV Top-Seller
Toyota Australia expects its newly launched 2026 RAV4 to sell over 50,000 units, positioning the model as a potential top‑seller in the country’s new‑car market. The lineup now includes a plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) alongside the conventional hybrid, with PHEVs projected...
MG4 Range Reshaped for Australia: Big and Small Batteries Gone, but Keen Pricing Retained
MG has refreshed its Australian MG4 lineup, dropping the 51 kWh and 77 kWh variants in favor of a single 64 kWh battery model and a high‑performance XPOWER version. The Essence 64 starts at $39,990 AUD (≈$26,000 USD) and the XPOWER at $47,990 AUD (≈$31,600 USD), representing...
Honda Prelude Aussie Pricing Confirmed: Legendary Sports Car Returns as Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Honda has announced the 2026 Prelude’s Australian launch, pricing the hybrid coupe at AU$65,000 (about US$43,000) drive‑away. The model returns after a 25‑year gap, offering a single high‑spec trim with five standard colours. Powered by Honda’s e:HEV system and a...
Renault Master E-Tech Confirmed for Australia: Electric Full-Size Van Arriving to Fight Ford E-Transit and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Renault announced that the next‑generation Master van will be offered in a fully electric version in Australia, with deliveries slated for June 2026. The Master E‑Tech is powered by an 87 kWh battery that Renault claims delivers over 400 km of WLTP range...