Chinese car manufacturer BYD presented eight models at the Geneva Motor Show, including its first plug-in hybrid model for Europe. However, the PHEV offshoot of the Seal U will only be sold in selected markets.
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Toyota carbon emissions soar, now more than Australia, as it seeks to slow EV uptake
Toyota lifted one metric but other estimates suggest the ‘carbon bomb’ on its books could be even higher.
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Latest Kia Niro – first drive of the EV version
I first saw the latest model Kia Niro at the 2022 AfMA Fleet Conference in Sydney. After driving the earlier model, which arrived to Australia late in its model cycle, I was excited to see the new version being launched locally which is available as a hybrid and a full EV. Since 2022 the Kia […]
Will the Ranger make PHEVs popular?
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have been available as an option to fleets for a decade, yet despite the obvious benefits of reduced fuel costs and less C02, they’ve haven’t gained a significant share of fleet new car sales. The latest generation of SUV and passenger PHEVs allow you to drive up to 80 kilometres in electric […]
MY23 Eclipse Cross PHEV adds V2L capability
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is pleased to introduce an array of specification enhancements to the Eclipse Cross Plug-In Hybrid EV (PHEV) range. Highlighting this update is the adoption of Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) technology, as seen in the recently-released Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. “We see the Eclipse Cross PHEV as a key technology leader in our model […]
An Alfa Romeo bar the badge? We drive the 2024 Dodge Hornet RT plug-in.
Dodge has engaged in some badge engineering, but the result is rather good.
Audi adds Q5 PHEV
Audi Australia will expand its electrified offering with the addition of a plug-in hybrid Q5 model arriving in the second half of 2023. The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro S line will be available in both SUV and Sportback variants and combines all of the attributes of the brand’s most popular SUV with the […]
Silent commuting – Eclipse Cross PHEV
I have a confession to make, when I went to pick up the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV I jumped into an Outlander and drove off. The Eclipse Cross doesn’t get spotted in fleet car parks very often so I was defaulting to the model I knew by sight. I’m glad the mistake was rectified because […]
The Chrysler Pacifica is still the best plug-in hybrid minivan on the market
It’s also the only one. But it’s still very good.
Outlander PHEV gets MY23 updates
Mitsubishi has made some tweaks to the MY23 Outlander PHEV which will provide more safety for fleets and some extra luxury in the Exceed model line up for novated lease buyers. “Following the success of its launch in August 2022 the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV is proving to be an immensely popular option for Australians […]
