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Actyon returns as a KGM coupe-SUV

6 days ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

It’s bye-bye SsangYong, hello KGM as rebranded Actyon arrives in AustraliaTAKING the plunge and (finally) dropping the SsangYong part of its former name, KGM (Korea Green Mobility) Australia became a reality as of June 1 marking the occasion by concurrently launching a new model Actyon medium size SUV in highly specified K50 and K60 grades priced from $47,000 and $50,000 drive-away.
Subaru prices new-gen Forester range

1 week ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

Seven-variant Subaru Forster SUV arrives next month priced from $43,490 + ORCsSUBARU Australia has announced pricing and specification for its sixth generation Forester Medium SUV that now includes seven highly specified variants: four petrol-only, and three hybrids, the latter a Strong Hybrid replacing the previous mild-hybrid set-up.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD Review

1 week ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

OverviewHYUNDAI’S boxy, new generation Santa Fe large SUV has been with us for a while now, the range recently adding a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine choice mirroring the formerly 1.6-itre hybrid-only line-up. Along with four hybrids are now four 2.5s in base Santa Fe FWD and AWD, Elite AWD and Calligraphy six- or seven-seat AWDs the latter, subject of our test drive, is priced from $72,500 excluding on-road costs.
Toyota’s northern lights

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell |Ian James

TOYOTA’S Northern Region Dealer of the Year (DOTY) awards were presented recently in recognition of the brand’s best performers from among the expansive area’s metro and regional dealers. Metro Dealer of the Year (Northern Region) honours went to Llewellyn Toyota in Ipswich and Regional Dealer of the Year (Northern Region) was handed to Toowoomba Toyota.
Volvo updates XC90 to match BEV’s specification

1 week ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

Revised Volvo XC90 hybrids join new EX90 EV in Swedish brand’s electrified line-upFOLLOWING quickly in the tyre tracks of Volvo’s new fully electric EX90 Large segment SUV is an update to its two ICE powered hybrid XC90 seven-seat models that ushers in high-end tech’ and recent design elements lifted from BEVs in the line-up. The AWD XC90 Ultra B5 Bright mild hybrid is priced from $104,990 and the AWD XC90 Ultra T8 Plug-in Hybrid is priced from $130,990 (both excluding on-road costs).
Dodge axes entry spec’ Charger EV

2 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

American OEM places emphasis on new straight six turbo engines, Hemi V8 return mootedDODGE’S electrification ambitions have been turned down a touch following poor sales of the fully electric and problem plagued Charger Daytona R/T two-door entry level model. Introduced in the United States in December last year, the vehicle failed to generate interest among Charger loyalists, prompting the the iconic brand to pull the pin on its production.
Honda to slash BEV budget

2 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

Japanese manufacturer Honda to shift focus towards hybrid models, helping it cut costsHONDA is the latest major global automotive manufacturer to put the brakes on battery electric vehicle (BEV) development, cutting spending in response to slower than expected uptake.
Bigger Foton electric trucks on the way

2 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

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New Chery PHEVs with 1200km range

2 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

ARRIVING within weeks from Chinese manufacturer Chery will be a ‘Super Hybrid' powertrain that is said to deliver a total driving range exceeding 1200km – a number that sets the bar high for would-be electrified competitors in any price range – under the bonnets of its refreshed Tiggo 7 medium SUV and Tiggo 8 large SUV.
Rugged Overtrail arrives in updated Lexus LX line-up

3 weeks ago | goauto.com.au | Peter Barnwell

More choices in 13-variant MY26 Lexus LX range, now from $158,700 plus on-road costsFLOWING from a MY25 update, Lexus has expanded its flagship LX upper large SUV line-up to 13 variants with a pair of ruggedised Overtrail models in LX500 diesel and LX600 petrol complementing a series of other upgrades range wide with pricing from $158,700 - $220,950 excluding on-road costs.