Chery Australia Set to Expand Lineup with Ute, Hatchback and Sedan

Chery Australia set to expand lineup with ute, hatchback and sedan

Chery's first ute will be offered with world-first diesel hybrid power, plus plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and range-extender variants.

Chery to trump the likes of Ranger and HiLux utes with plug-in hybrid diesel tech

Chery wants to combine BYD Shark 6 and Toyota HiLux powertrains into one, with new technology for the Australian market for 2026. Chery’s first four-wheel drive ute for the Australian market is set to pick up a diesel ‘Super Hybrid’ powertrain, which is yet another new powertrain frontier for the burgeoning segment. Slated to arrive to the Australian market in 2026, Chery’s first four-wheel drive ute will theoretically combine some powertrain e…

GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra PHEV Seven-Day Test: The plug-in BYD Shark alternative for proper off-roaders.

The BYD Shark may steal headlines and sales numbers, but GWM’s huge Cannon Alpha dual cab is the plug-in for those demanding a ute for heavy duty off-road work. While the now ubiquitous Shark lacks a dual-range transfer case and its towing’s limited to 2500kg, our Alpha can pop into low range for challenging surfaces work, or haul 3500kg on a tow ball. Such abilities, allied to decent inclusions, help this Cannon Alpha PHEV look solid value at $…