EV Reviews

Denza B8 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Jul 2025

High-end off-roaders are few and far between in Australia, but China's answer to the Range Rover and Lexus LX could be headed Down Under soon. The Fangchengbao Leopard 8 - likely to be called Denza B8 internationally - could be a more affordable, plug-in hybrid alternative to the luxury 4WD set.

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GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid vs MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ 2026 comparison review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Jul 2025

The hybrid small SUV segment is on fire, with Chinese brands changing the value landscape in a big way. Two of the most compelling are the MG ZS Hybrid+ and the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid, and they're battling out here in flagship Essence and Ultra guises respectively. Amusingly similar in overall dimensions and specification, they diverge dramatically inside, on the road and at the petrol pump.

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Lexus RZ 2026 review - International first drive

By James Cleary · 10 Jul 2025

The Lexus RZ has maintained a low profile since it's local launch in early 2023 and the large, five-seat, dual-motor, pure-electric SUV has captured only modest sales so far. But Lexus is banking on this significantly upgraded version, with more power, greater efficiency and a tweaked AWD system, not to mention tricky steer-by-wire and 'manual' shift tech, to give it a solid boost.

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Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive vs Kia EV5 GT-Line 2026 comparison review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Jul 2025

Since its mid-2022 launch, the Tesla Model Y has dominated EV sales, driven by affordable prices, easy charging and dynamic performance. But increased competition and image issues have seen rivals muscling in, like the Kia EV5. This is the EV normalised, with user-friendly operation, packaging and ownership benefits. With the much-improved Model Y facelift now here, what is the better family SUV?

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 2026 review: N - International preview drive

By Chris Thompson · 03 Jul 2025

The next car to come out of Hyundai's N division promises to step up the philosophy and capability of the already-loved Ioniq 5 N. We've been invited to the brand's R&D facility to drive the Ioniq 6 N before the car is even revealed.

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BYD Seagull 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Jun 2025

There are not too many tiny EVs on sale in Australia, but that could change if BYD launches the Seagull. It would have to come in at about $25,000 to help it snatch sales, but it could be an exciting addition to the line-up. How does this perky bird handle a makeshift racetrack in China? Read on to find out.

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BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Jun 2025

Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity and availability in Australia, particularly among the family SUV set. BYD already has the Sealion 6 in this space, but could a slightly smaller Sealion 5 be the perfect size for your family?

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Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025 review: GTX - Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 19 Jun 2025

Six months after the VW ID.Buzz and its commercial cousin the ID.Buzz Cargo arrived in Australia, a sportier more premium version of the ultimate retro-futurist machine has joined them. The ID.Buzz GTX 4Motion is a dual-motor, long-wheelbase, seven-seat-only model that takes this pure-EV formula into new territory.

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Leapmotor C10 2025 review: Design REEV

By Jack Quick · 19 Jun 2025

When is an EV no longer an EV? Leapmotor's new C10 REEV gains a petrol engine that acts purely as a generator, like the defunct Holden Volt and BMW i3 REx. It goes up against fierce plug-in hybrid rivals like the BYD Sealion 6, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV, Jaecoo J7 SHS and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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Denza B5 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Jun 2025

BYD's premium Denza brand is about to hit Australia, and this is likely to be the first model to wear the Denza badge. The Fangchengbao 5, or Denza B5, is a plug-in hybrid off-road five-seat SUV and it's coming to take on the Toyota Prado, Land Rover Defender and more.

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