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Hyundai is hoping to pull buyers away from the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with drive-away deals on its Tucson Hybrid throughout October. Drive-away specials for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid line-up have been announced by the Korean car maker, as it pushes to close the gap with the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Hyundai has announced the entry-level Tucson Hybrid is now available from $46,990 drive-away – with the deal coming less than four months after details of the 2025 model were outlined . The Tucson Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mated to an electric motor, putting out a combined 169kW and 350Nm while delivering a claimed fuel consumption rate of 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres. There are three versions of the Tucson Hybrid available, the base model with front-wheel drive, the Tucson Hybrid Elite – available with both front- and all-wheel drive – and the range-topping all-wheel-drive Tucson Hybrid Premium. All hybrid models co

Skoda’s BYD Atto 3 competitor is due in Australian showrooms mid-next year, boasting driving range of up to 581km. The 2025 Skoda Elroq small electric SUV has been unveiled as the VW-owned Czech car maker’s smallest dedicated EV yet, rated for up to 581km of driving range. Unlike the larger Enyaq – which took four years to reach Australia – the Elroq is due in local Skoda dealers in July 2025, nine months after its global debut. The Elroq is similar in size to the petrol Skoda Karoq – as well as electric rivals such as the BYD Atto 3 , Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona Electric . Prices are likely to undercut the Enyaq in Australia – which starts from $69,990 plus on-road costs – and sit closer to the circa-$50,000 price bracket of its main competitors. MORE: Electric cars Australia  –  Cheapest, best and newest electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids In some European countries, the new electric Skoda will start from €33,000 ($AU53,000) – similar to a base-model Kar

A new armoured version of the Skoda Kodiaq SUV has been unveiled, offering a discreet way to stay protected. They say the best way to protect yourself from a conflict is to avoid it completely – arguably making the Skoda Kodiaq Armoured’s discretion its best defence. The new Kodiaq Armoured is a joint development between Skoda in the UK and British-based security expert UTAC Special Vehicles – offering buyers a bulletproof vehicle with the looks of a family SUV. Skoda claims the Kodiaq Armoured has been built to withstand rounds from pistols and assault rifles, and can protect against grenades and high explosives. As well as being able to withstand in excess of 200 rounds of ammunition and blasts to the sides, roof, and underfloor, the Kodiaq Armoured has been certified to PAS 301 Civilian Armoured Vehicle standards, requiring the vehicle to pass acceleration, speed, handling, braking, and payload tests. MORE: Armoured BMW X5 updated and ready for Australian Federal Poli