plug-in hybrid

This is a better Cayenne, but it’s not a new one. In a business-as-usual world an all-new version is what Porsche would be revealing about now. Instead, the company is extending the shelf-life of the Cayenne that first went into production…

Booming Chinese brand MG has recalled more than 5000 vehicles to address a fire risk in two of its hi-tech SUV models. The brand says 5168 examples of its plug-in hybrid MG HS PHEV and MG HS+ EV SUVs are affected by the recall.A recall…

The wildest machine in BMW showrooms isn’t a two-door supercar or high-powered sedan, but a four-door family SUV.Called the BMW XM Label Red, it represents the most powerful model to wear the manufacturer’s famous blue and white badge.Most…

Lamborghini’s newest weapon is unlike anything the famed Italian brand has built before.The Revuelto is the replacement for the wild Aventador supercar and for the first time Lamborghini has installed plug-in hybrid power in a production…

You can buy a lot of fuel for roughly $20,000. That’s the price difference between the petrol Peugeot 308 and the new plug-in hybrid version.The little petrol-electric hatchback is available in one fully-loaded GT Sport grade priced at…

Are plug-in hybrids really the best of both worlds? The MG HS +EV offers a pure electric drive of up to 63km, with a petrol engine backup for longer journeys.But can this feature-packed mid-size SUV plug-in hybrid (PHEV) justify its $52,690…

Lexus’ newest model shows just how far hybrids have come.The Japanese brand has launched its new RX large SUV and headlining the range is the 500h F Performance model.It signals a number of firsts for the brand, including the first time a…

This could be the Goldilocks solution for Australian families looking for a green car. While motorists are adopting electric cars in growing numbers, plenty of people are put off by their lack of range and charging requirements.…

Here’s an AMG for Generation X-Box. The new C63 S E Performance combines Formula 1 know-how with gaming tech to create a menu-managed monster that’s faster than any of its ancestors.Boomers, on the other hand, may be disappointed when it…

The brand is pushing up-market with the machine, which brings a choice of BMW-esque in-line six-cylinder power, or sophisticated plug-in hybrid technology.It heralds a new era for the brand, as well as the potential for its price tag to…