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Toyota hybrids we'd love to see in Australia

By Byron Mathioudakis · 29 Jul 2023

As rival carmakers know all too well, Australia is not short of a Toyota hybrid. So, why are we denied some of the brand's most intriguing models with petrol-electric motivation then? Here’s a list of our Toyota hybrids we’d love to see in Australia – along with the reasons we believe would make them a smash hit.

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Mazda CX-8 2023 review: GT SP diesel

By Emily Agar · 28 Jul 2023

Mazda has a tendency to have a lot of similar looking horses in the stables; blink and you'll miss the (very) subtle differences between the CX-8 and the CX-9 but if you're not super keen on the bulk of the CX-9 and you've outgrown the space of the CX-5... this one's for you.

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Best look yet at the Toyota LandCruiser Prado

By Andrew Chesterton · 28 Jul 2023

As the countdown to its official unveiling continues, Toyota's ongoing teasers have fed a new set of renders that give us our most accurate look yet at the long-awaited off-road SUV.

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Subaru Crosstrek 2023 review: Hybrid S

By Chris Thompson · 27 Jul 2023

Subaru's XV has been a firm favourite in the small SUV category in Australia for some time, and now it's been renamed Crosstrek to bring it inline with global markets. The Hybrid S is the flagship model and we've looked at how electrification impacts everything from performance and efficiency to practicality and onnership costs.

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Early mark for 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado!

By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Jul 2023

The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado is just days away from its official unveiling, with a new and mud-soaked Toyota teaser counting down the days until the off-road SUV is revealed to the world.Release on Toyota's global channels, the teaser appears to show

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New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelio QV incoming

By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Jul 2023

The MY23 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio QV models will arrive in Australia in December, with the Italian twins packing a new performance punch.

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Kia Sorento facelift details revealed

By Chris Thompson · 26 Jul 2023

The current generation Kia Sorento is about to be given a sleek new look and a heavily updated interior, with the brand’s South Korean headquarters publishing some preliminary details of the next model year.

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The world's toughest electric vehicle?

By Andrew Chesterton · 25 Jul 2023

Ineos has confirmed its first electric vehicle will be an off-road-ready SUV that will travel 400km between charges and be every bit as capable as its ICE-powered siblings.

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Nissan's new-gen Patrol is nearing

By Marcus Craft · 25 Jul 2023

In the midst of such a massive amount of hype about Nissan’s upcoming Patrol Warrior, you may be forgiven for forgetting that there is actually a new Nissan Patrol on its way. Bloody shame on you!

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BMW XM 2023 review

By David Morley · 24 Jul 2023

BMW was one of the first premium automotive brands to venture into the SUV pond. And now it's pushing the boat out even further with the large, luxurious XM, a five-seat (only) hybrid that's all about the well being of those located in the rear seats. Do the efficiency benefits of it's V8 petrol-electric powertrain offset the impact of its substantial footprint?

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