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Courier-Mail
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
GWM Haval H6GT PHEV plug-in hybrid review and family road test
Don't miss out on the headlines from Motoring. Followed categories will be added to My News. Based purely on figures, this is Australia's best plug-in hybrid SUV. GWM Haval has thrown down the gauntlet with its PHEV version of the H6GT, boasting an all-electric range of 180km and a further 870km using the turbocharged petrol engine. Most key rivals can only manage half that pure electric range, including challengers in the BYD Sealion 6 AWD, Jaecoo J7 and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Only available in one specification, GWM Haval has thrown everything into its flagship hybrid SUV, which starts from just below $54,000 drive-away. That's about on par with the Sealion 6 AWD Premium but more expensive than the top-shelf J7 ($47,990 drive-away), while there is also the Leapmotor C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid for $49,990. The Japanese-built Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts from $57,990 for the bare-bones derivatives, and pushes up to $74,490 for models with all the fruit. While the price is right, as are the numbers, our family test saw the H6GT throw up some challenges and frustrations. The lowdown What did you loathe? Kel ● Brake and accelerator pedals are too close together ● No wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you have to plug in ● Strange new car smell Grant ● Wooden braking feel ● Cabin and driving functions are frustratingly slow to find ● Stereo and Bluetooth system sound low-rent What did you love? Kel ● Peace of mind warranty ● Ability of voice recognition to differentiate between passenger and driver ● Ample back seat space for adults Grant ● Price and ongoing costs are alluring for a plug-in ● Impressive acceleration response from standstill ● EV range the best in this genre What do you get? The standard SUV wagon has just been released starting from $50,990. For an extra $3000 you get the coupe-like rear. Some would be asking 'does my bum look big in this?'. The answer is yes … but we've seen Mercedes-Benz have success with its coupe-styled SUVs, as has BMW who were among the pioneers. There is no short of kit, among the best complimentary gear is synthetic leather and suede trim, power tailgate with hands free function, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, dual-zone aircon, 12.3-inch main touchscreen and a 10.25-inch display for the driver, heated and ventilated front seats, head-up display and an eight-speaker stereo with wired smartphone mirroring apps. Some minor changes were made to 2025 models late last year, including GWM badges replacing Haval (matt black versions are used on the tailgate instead of chrome), and voice command technology was also added to the infotainment. The latter was the most important inclusion as it saves users from having to dive into the labyrinth that is the vehicle settings. GWM has sacrificed buttons in favour of modern minimalisation and finding the various functions quickly can be challenging. When it comes to colour options, white is complimentary, red, blue, black and grey are an extra $495. Capped price servicing is available, and remains at the lower end of the scale – the first five all are $400 or below, but the fourth jumps to $705 due to a range of fluid replacements and new spark plugs. Warranty coverage is above mainstream average at seven years and unlimited kilometres. Use a fast public charger and the battery will be replenished from five per cent to full in about an hour, while going from 30 to 80 per cent would take 26 minutes. A home AC charger can take a flat battery to full in six hours, but double that using the standard household power point – on test we saw just below 10km for every hour of charge. Interior features of the GWM Haval H6GT PHEV Ultra a 12.3-inch main touchscreen, 10.25-inch display for the driver, heated and ventilated front seats, head-up display and an eight-speaker stereo with wired smartphone mirroring apps. How was the drive? On paper the H6GT looks outstanding. Using the launch control it can rip from standstill to 100km/h in less than five seconds courtesy of 130kW front and 135kW rear electric motors supported by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which collectively combine for a hefty 321kW and a muscular 762Nm of torque. They are massive numbers for a family SUV, but typically the call to set quarter mile records on the way to footy training are limited. Transitioning between petrol and electric power is all done seamlessly, and in the majority of circumstances the ride is smooth and the acceleration is punchy. Yet attack the corners with enthusiasm and H6GT suffers from body roll and the 19-inch rubber battles for grip, while a wooden brake feel doesn't generate much stopping confidence when you jump on the anchors. The brake and accelerator pedals are also positioned too close together. With a 12m turning circle it can mean more steering wheel twirling in tight carparks. The greatest frustrations came from cabin controls due to the lack of physical buttons. Finding various functions, like changing driving modes and turning on the seat heaters, was challenging and time-consuming through the menus. Shortcuts can make the job simpler but it still requires screen access. Achieving more than 1000km with combined petrol and electric power is possible, with the hybrid doing its best work around town and in traffic rather than long highway runs. Boot space in the Haval H6GT PHEV is on the small side for this size SUV, at just below 400L. Would you buy one? Kel: From the outset I was excited with the styling. But I found the driving experience to be mediocre and the new car smell was an acquired taste. Shortcuts through the touchscreen improve the functionality but I'm somewhat old-school and prefer toggles, dials or buttons. There were too many frustrations for my liking. Grant: There was a love-hate relationship throughout our test. Awesome electric range, punchy performance, and the ability for both driver and passenger to ask for various things – such as 'turn down the aircon', 'turn on seat heaters' and 'change to sport mode' – was cool. But really, buttons would probably be faster. GWM Haval has got so many elements right, but some of the typically easy basics made driving hard work. AT A GLANCE GWM Haval H6GT PHEV ULTRA PRICE $53,990 drive-away WARRANTY 7-year unlimited km, five years roadside assist, battery 8 years or 150,000km SERVICING $1980 for five, intervals annual or every 15,000km (first service is within 10,000km) POWERTRAIN Petrol engine, electric motors on each axle, two-speed hybrid transmission, AWD, 321kW/762Nm with 35.43kWh battery SAFETY Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, auto parking, auto emergency braking, rear cross traffic assist, 360-degree-view camera, blind spot detection RANGE 180km EV driving, petrol 870km THIRST 0.8L/100km, 5.4L/100km on petrol alone SPARE Repair kit BOOT 392L, 1390L with rear seats folded Originally published as Haval H6GT PHEV plug-in hybrid review and family road test finds flashy but flawed
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dearica Hamby reveals blueprint for success amid brutal loss vs. Lynx
The post Dearica Hamby reveals blueprint for success amid brutal loss vs. Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Sparks current losing streak reached three games following their 82-66 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday. The loss was disappointing for two reason; the first being that the Sparks held a lead with a little over seven minutes to go, and the second being that the Lynx were without star forward Napheesa Collier. But even with the loss, Sparks star Dearica Hamby believes the team found something in terms of being able to have future success. Advertisement Following the Sparks' loss to the Lynx, Dearica Hamby spoke about the team's defense through the majority of the game and how that essentially laid the blueprint for how they need to play in order to get more wins. 'I'd say defensively we probably showed what we want our identity to be moving forward,' Hamby said. 'We showed that we're capable of playing hard and pressuring the ball, getting into peoples' space. So that should be the way we should play for 40 minutes going forward.' The Sparks forced 21 Lynx turnovers and overall were playing with intensity on the defensive end, at least until the fourth quarter. Following a Sarah Ashlee Barker three-point shot that put the Sparks up, 59-58, the Lynx rattled off ten straight points to take control of the game and never look back. In what began as a season filled with new promise and increased expectations following the acquisition of star guard Kelsey Plum, the Sparks have struggled to find consistency amid a shuffling lineup. Alongside Plum, Hamby is one of the veteran leaders of a team that has suddenly found itself relying on young and inexperienced players. Advertisement With the Sparks having two more games coming up quickly on this current road trip, Hamby's main message for the young players is essentially to have short-term memory. 'You just kind of have to have short-term memory,' Hamby said. 'We'll go to sleep, we'll wake up and like Coach [Roberts] said, we'll be enthusiastic and encouraging. And not to say that the game before didn't happen, but you can't harp too long on the loss.' It's been a tough past couple of seasons record-wise for the Sparks, but one of the key constants for the team has been the veteran presence of Hamby. She made the All-Star team last season, and her play this season has been worthy of another selection. Hamby has played in all 13 games for the Sparks this season, at a little over 32 minutes per game. She's been averaging 16.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.7 steals with splits of 51.6 percent shooting from the field, 28.6 percent shooting from the three-point line and 60.2 percent shooting from the free-throw line. Related: Kelsey Plum's blunt admission after disappointing loss vs. Lynx Related: Kelsey Plum gets major injury update for Lynx clash
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vinted users baffled by £2.19 beach rock listing with bizarre TV show connection
A Vinted shopper was left baffled after coming across a plain rock picked up from a Welsh beach listed for £2.19 on the app - until she saw the bizarre TV link in the item's description Vinted, the popular second-hand marketplace app, has become a go-to destination for people looking to buy and sell everything from pre-loved clothes and shoes to home décor, toys, and even vintage collectibles. Launched in 2008, the platform has grown massively across Europe and the UK, with millions of users turning to it not only for sustainable shopping but also for scoring unique and sometimes unexpected finds. But sometimes, users stumble upon items so unusual, they stop scrolling in their tracks - and that's exactly what happened to one woman recently. A user named Li Li took to social media after discovering a rather surprising listing on the site: a plain beach rock being sold for £2.19. Yes, you read that right - a small, beige rock, plucked from the sand, was up for grabs at just over two pounds. 'Genuinely baffled here,' she captioned a screenshot of the listing, sharing her discovery with members of the Facebook group I found it on Vinted, which boasts over 58,000 members. According to the listing, the rock was not just any old stone, but a "super rare beautiful dimension" rock from 'Welsh waters near Gavin and Stacey.' The seller described it as a 'rare piece of art, absolutely extraordinary,' clearly hoping to appeal to superfans of the beloved British sitcom that was filmed in Barry Island, South Wales. While the item had garnered 91 views at the time of posting, no one had yet snapped up the so-called collectable. The group's members were just as mystified as Li Li. Comments poured in, many mocking the bizarre attempt at turning beach debris into a collector's item. 'Why is it rare?' one commenter asked plainly. Another added, 'I'm sure this is what people think of me when I tell them I collect crystals.' 'Is it rare because someone stuck a price sticker on it?!' A third person joked. And one sceptical user pointed out, 'If it's super rare, then why sell it for £2.19? I'd rather go to the beach and pick out my own one-of-a-kind pebble.' While Vinted is often praised for giving unwanted items a second life and encouraging sustainable shopping habits, the platform is also known for its share of random listings and the notorious 'offer' button that sees people trying to grab the best bargains. But users can earn a decent income from the app, with one savvy seller recently revealing she's earned £10,000 in two years from selling second-hand goods. Entrepreneurial-minded Kel, who also runs the Facebook group Kel Sells Preloved, claims her success has been through in-depth descriptions and keeping an "open mind" when listing items. She said: "The be all and end all is - people call things different things. So, something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. It's almost like slang in different areas of the country."
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'I've made £10k on Vinted in 2 years - you can too but you must do one thing'
A savvy seller who has made £10,000 through Vinted in the space of just two years has shared her top tips, while warning would-be entrepreneurs of an error that will only backfire For many, Vinted is a fun and environmentally friendly way to bag a whole new look, while for others, it's a lucrative source of income. Far from being just a way to save a few pennies for a rainy day, savvy seller Kel has made a whopping £10,000 through Vinted in the space of just two years. Now she's shared her wisdom with others looking to make a buck through the popular online marketplace for pre-loved goods, with a helpful, instructive video. Entrepreneurial-minded Kel, who also runs the Facebook group Kel Sells Preloved, has first and foremost urged budding sellers to put thought into their descriptions, which are, of course, far more than simply listing the available item. Taking to TikTok, Kel explained: "You've given me absolutely nothing when it comes to reaching the search terms. The be all and end all is - people call things different things. So something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. It's almost like slang in different areas of the country." With this in mind, Kel, who captioned her clip 'Vinted 101 tips for improving your descriptions and helping you sell MORE', advised followers to "treat the buyer as if they're stupid". For example, although Vinted only allows sellers to list two colours for the item, if there are more than two colours, these need to be listed in the description. Encouraging adding a little creative flair to descriptions, Kel urged: "Take these tips from someone that has done this for a living for the last five years. If you've got like a really funky Y2K top, what sort of vibe is it giving you? Literally write down what you see. A little bit like catchphrase if you will!" As well as considering the words you use, it's also important to think about how a well-taken photograph could tempt a buyer into hitting that all-important 'buy now' button. In another handy video, Kel shared: Tidy your room and get your blinds open. I'm telling you - daylight is your bestie. "Make sure you capture any labels that INCLUDE the size/material composition. It saves the buyer messaging and asking questions if the answers are in front of them. This also helps cover your tracks if the buyer doesn't read your description properly." However, even though you want to showcase your clothing in the best possible light, this shouldn't get in the way of honesty, which will ultimately only backfire once the customer opens their package. Stating that sellers should "show the condition of the items clearly and HONESTLY", Kel warned that keeping schtum about any flaws means "the buyer will only raise an issue and put you out of pocket for a return". She shared: "Be honest and thorough, express the description through the quality of the images you upload. Believe it or not, not everyone reads what you write and prefer a visual."
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I've made £10k on Vinted in 2 years – here's exactly why your items aren't selling, and how you can turn things around
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN who has made a staggering £10,000 on Vinted in two years has shared the top reason you're items aren't selling on the app. Kel regularly shares tips and tricks on her TikTok page, and shared a new video in which she explained just how important it is to write a good description for your items. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Kel has made a whopping £10,000 in just two years by selling on Vinted 3 She explained how important it is to list every possible way of describing an item - as people call items different things Credit: tiktok/@ "You've given me absolutely nothing when it comes to reaching the search terms," she said. "The be all and end all is - people call things different things. "So something you describe as mustard, someone might describe as ochre. "What you call a smock dress, someone might call a tiered dress. "What you call leopard print, someone might call animal or cheetah print. "You've really got to open your mind up as to how other people would describe something, if that makes sense. "It's almost like slang in different areas of the country." In fact, Kel - who saves 100kg of textiles from landfill every fortnight through her reselling business - said the best thing to do is to "treat the buyer as if they're stupid". So, while Vinted only allows you to list two colours for an item, if it's got more than two colours - you need to list them in the description. "Take these tips from someone that has done this for a living for the last five years," she continued. 'It's rancid' woman gags after buying 'very good' pair of tracksuit bottoms from Vinted only to make shocking discovery "If you've got like a really funky Y2K top, what sort of vibe is it giving you? Literally write down what you see. "A little bit like catchphrase if you will!" "Vinted 101 tips for improving your descriptions and helping you sell MORE," Kel captioned her video. "Do you hashtag the keywords or just use commas?" one person asked in the comments section. To which Kel replied: "I normally pop visual sentences then in a bottom paragraph spout a load of relevant words." Speaking of visuals, Kel, who also runs a preloved Facebook page, knows just how important good pictures are to sell your items. Do you need to pay tax on items sold on Vinted? QUICK facts on tax from the team at Vinted... The only time that an item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then, you can use your capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 to offset it. Generally, only business sellers trading for profit (buying goods with the purpose of selling for more than they paid for them) might need to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000, which has been in place since 2017. More information here: "Tidy your room and get your blinds open. I'm telling you - daylight is your bestie," she began in another TikTok. "Make sure you capture any labels that INCLUDE the size/material composition. "It saves the buyer messaging and asking questions if the answers are in front of them. "This also helps cover your tracks if the buyer doesn't read your description properly." She also said it's important to "show the condition of the items clearly and HONESTLY" - including any flaws. If you don't, "the buyer will only raise an issue and put you out of pocket for a return". "Be honest and thorough, express the description through the quality of the images you upload," she wrote in the caption. "Believe it or not, not everyone reads what you write and prefer a visual."
