BYD’s first people mover isn’t dressed up as a luxury flagship. It’s built to sit in Kia Carnival driveways. BYD Australia has confirmed its first people mover. The M9 lands in local showrooms during the final quarter of 2026 badged as BYD, rather than folded into the premium Denza range, and aimed squarely at the…
Kia’s Carnival has ruled Australia’s people mover segment for years, and the GAC M8 PHEV is the first genuine plug-in hybrid rival to knock on its door. For a fraction of what Lexus charges for the LM, GAC has built one of the most comfortable second rows on sale in Australia under six figures. GAC’s…
Jaecoo’s first seven-seat model borrows its 315kW drivetrain, its battery and even its exact before-on-road-costs price from the Chery Tiggo 9. The badge is new. Almost everything underneath it is not. Jaecoo has confirmed pricing and specification for the J8 SHS, a seven-seat plug-in hybrid version of its largest SUV and the first three-row model…
Chery delivered 247,823 vehicles globally in May, with international exports up 80.5 per cent year-on-year and Australian sales climbing 84 per cent Chery Group has posted its strongest May result on record, delivering 247,823 vehicles globally during the month, a 20.5% increase on May 2025. International deliveries reached 181,871 units, up 80.5% year-on-year, marking the…
84km of electric range, a 50-litre fuel tank, and a combined 900km total. The Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV makes a serious case for drivers not yet ready to go fully electric. Leapmotor has confirmed Australian pricing for the B10 Hybrid EV, landing from $37,888 MSRP for the Style and $40,888 MSRP for the Design. The…
A week with the Sealion 8 Premium AWD confirmed what two media drives hinted at…and exposed one DiSUS-C setting that changes everything. BYD’s largest SUV on sale in Australia right now is the Sealion 8, and the Premium all-wheel drive variant is the one with the full kit. I’ve driven it twice before at media…
The Shark 6 dipped in May, the range just expanded to three variants, and the fuel crisis should be its strongest tailwind ever. The BYD Shark 6 sold 1,244 units in May 2026. That is down 4.5% on May 2025 and the model is now tracking 18% below its year-to-date pace from 2025. In a…
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about one of GAC’s new energy vehicles, the end of financial year might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. GAC Australia has just dropped a set of EOFY offers across its NEV lineup, and there’s a mix of finance deals, cashback bonuses and free hardware on the…
BYD has expanded the Shark 6 lineup to three variants, and the newcomer aimed squarely at tradies and fleet buyers is the Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis. Priced from $55,900 plus on-road costs The new BYD Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis sits $2,000 below the Shark 6 Premium and trades some of the creature comforts of…
Version 1.1.0 delivers genuine improvements to towing, off-road capability and in-cabin safety…and it won’t cost owners a cent. DENZA has rolled out its first significant over-the-air software update for Australian B5 and B8 owners, and on paper at least, Version 1.1.0 is a meaningful one. The update targets three areas where early owner feedback has…
A bigger engine, a more powerful generator motor, and a 3,500 kg tow rating. BYD’s new flagship ute isn’t just an upgrade…it’s a statement of intent. BYD has never been shy about iterating quickly, but the Shark 6 Performance represents something more deliberate than a spec bump. Tested last week at the Australian Automotive Research…