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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake wagon in Australia from $70,800 as a hybrid and EV

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake returns to Australia from $70,800 as a hybrid and EV

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake wagon is on sale in Australia from $70,800 for the CLA 200 mild hybrid and $72,990 for the CLA 200 electric, with showroom arrivals due in January 2027.

Chery Range in Australia 2026: Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8, Tiggo 9 and C5 Prices and Which One to Buy

Waqas Afzal15 Min Read

Chery's Australian range runs from the Tiggo 4 at $23,990 drive away to the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid Ultimate AWD at about $65,469 in Melbourne. This guide lists every Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 Pro Max, Tiggo 9, C5 and E5 grade with its drive away price and October offer, compares hybrid and petrol running costs, and explains which Chery suits which buyer.

Honda adds AmpolCash fuel cards worth up to $3,000 on CR-V and ZR-V hybrids

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Honda Australia is offering a $3,000 AmpolCash fuel card on the new CR-V e-HEV X and ZR-V e-HEV X hybrids for contracts signed by 31 October, with smaller cards on other models.

Renault Symbioz drive-away pricing from $35,990, and how the up to $4000 saving works until the end of 2026

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Renault Australia lists the Symbioz from $35,990 drive away for the Techno mild hybrid until 31 December 2026. We explain where the up to $4000 saving comes from and the fine print to check.

MG ZS Hybrid+ falls to $29,990 drive-away in October, and which builds get five stars from ANCAP

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MG Australia lists the ZS Excite HYBRID+ at $29,990 drive away until 31 October 2026 after $1,000 cashback. ANCAP gives five stars only to petrol and hybrid ZS cars built from 4 December 2025.

Australia rules out Russian diesel as pump prices hold near $2.83 a litre, and what it means for drivers

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia does not need or want Russian fuel and the policy will not change. Diesel pump prices averaged 283.0 cents a litre in the week ending 11 October, down from a 286.7 cent peak.

BYD Seal 6 vs Toyota Camry Hybrid Australia: Which Sedan Fits Your Driving?

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The BYD Seal 6 Essential and Toyota Camry Ascent approach efficient family motoring in two very different ways. The Seal 6 is a plug-in hybrid that starts at $34,990 before on-road costs and can cover about 55 km on electricity under the WLTP test cycle before relying more heavily on its petrol-hybrid system. The Camry Ascent starts at $39,990 before on-road costs and uses a conventional hybrid system that never needs plugging in. If you can conveniently charge at home or work and most daily trips fit inside the BYD's electric range, the Seal 6 can use substantially less petrol. If you cannot or do not want to charge regularly, the comparison becomes much closer: the Camry's official 4.0 L/100 km is achieved without external electricity, while BYD's headline 1.1 L/100 km figure specifically assumes a sufficient battery state of charge.

Cheapest Family Cars to Run in Australia 2026

Waqas Afzal31 Min Read

Families comparing SUVs in 2026 should look past the sticker price. Fuel, charging, servicing, insurance and registration decide what a family car really costs each year, and a cheap seven-seater can be dear to run. This guide uses official consumption figures and the NRMA's 2026 cost tables to show which small, medium and seven-seat cars stay cheaper once those bills are included.

Can You Drive a Plug In Hybrid Without Charging in Australia

Waqas Afzal18 Min Read

Yes. A plug in hybrid can normally keep driving after its usable EV charge becomes low, provided there is fuel in the tank, but it will rely much more heavily on its petrol engine and hybrid system. Using official Australian low battery consumption data, this guide shows how regular, occasional and zero external charging can change weekly running costs and when a conventional hybrid may make more sense.

Petrol vs Hybrid vs Electric in Australia 2026: Which Is Cheapest to Run

Waqas Afzal8 Min Read

Petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric: which is cheapest to run in Australia in 2026? We compare fuel, charging, servicing, depreciation and total cost.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake returns to Australia from $70,800 as a hybrid and EV

Chery Range in Australia 2026: Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8, Tiggo 9 and C5 Prices and Which One to Buy

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Honda adds AmpolCash fuel cards worth up to $3,000 on CR-V and ZR-V hybrids

Renault Symbioz drive-away pricing from $35,990, and how the up to $4000 saving works until the end of 2026

MG ZS Hybrid+ falls to $29,990 drive-away in October, and which builds get five stars from ANCAP

Australia rules out Russian diesel as pump prices hold near $2.83 a litre, and what it means for drivers

BYD Seal 6 vs Toyota Camry Hybrid Australia: Which Sedan Fits Your Driving?

Cheapest Family Cars to Run in Australia 2026

Can You Drive a Plug In Hybrid Without Charging in Australia

Petrol vs Hybrid vs Electric in Australia 2026: Which Is Cheapest to Run

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