Toby Hagon

1 week ago | carsales.com.au | Toby Hagon

Our first stint behind the wheel of the new Kia Tasman shows there’s substance beneath the distinctive sheet-metalModel TestedKia Tasman X-ProReview LocationGlenworth Valley, NSWThe Kia Tasman is the brand’s first crack at a proper one-tonne ute to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Ahead of first deliveries in July 2025, our first (brief) off-road taste test suggests there’s substance beneath the sheet-metal, at least in off-road conditions.

1 week ago | carsales.com.au | Toby Hagon

There’s been plenty of interest in the V8 hybrid drivetrain unveiled at the recent Shanghai motor showWho wants a plain old fuel-sipping hybrid when you can have something with a bit of spice and pace? That’s the wish of one of our readers this week, who is eager to see GWM’s V8 hybrid drivetrain arrive in Australia. On the more sensible side is a reader looking for a sub-$50K electric car to replace their trusty 25-year-old small car.

1 week ago | carsales.com.au | Toby Hagon

It’s all about turbo-diesel for the looming Kia Tasman ute, but an electrified version is inevitableForget the electrified hype around utes in Australia right now: Kia’s focus is on trusty old diesel propulsion for its Tasman, which is slated to hit local showroom in July.

1 week ago | carsales.com.au | Toby Hagon

The much-hyped Geely Riddara RD6 electric ute won’t be coming to Australia in its current formAustralians will never see the current Geely Riddara RD6 on local roads. Instead, it will be a next-generation version of the electrified ute – known as the Radar in China – that will make its way Down Under, possibly as early as 2026. Plus, the Riddara RD6 will pick up a petrol engine as part of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system designed to take advantage of booming demand for the tech in the ute space.

1 week ago | carsales.com.au | Toby Hagon

Hybrids and PHEVs important, but battery electric remains the main game for the Korean brandHybrids and PHEVs important, but battery electric remains the main game for the Korean brandKia says its diversified powertrain line-up has given it a critical advantage in staying agile and meeting consumer demand in a changing and unpredictable EV market.