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MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia

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Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. Known as the IM Motors LS6 in China, the medium SUV with up to 579kW/800Nm, a 252km/h top speed and a 3.5 2024 MG IM Motors LS6. “I 2024 MG IM Motors LS6. “I

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2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Review - Not A Smart Time To Be Sexy Anyway

The Truth About Cars

Anyhow, it’s rather interesting that while most of the auto industry has been veering toward crossovers and SUVs for the past two decades, the most popular electric vehicles by far are, functionally, sedans. The dual motor can either be 421hp or 476hp like in my Performance Pack tester.

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The electric SUV BYD ATTO3 continues its journey at unicorn speed: the first batch is delivered in India

Electric Vehicles India

The first batch of BYD ATTO 3 kick-started deliveries in India: bookings crossed 2K The electric SUV BYD ATTO3 continues its journey at unicorn speed as its sales and demands getting increased over time. BYD the Chinese manufacturer has begun deliveries of its ATTO 3 electric SUVs to India. BYD handed over 2.52

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No Honda e, no problem: New Mini Countryman SUV and Cooper hatch electric vehicles coming in 2024 as brand’s EV vision finally takes flight

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It will launch electric versions of its all-new Countryman SUV and Cooper hatchback. READ MORE: Mini Cooper Electric’s retro heaven cabin: Game-changing tech appears in new electric vehicle The arrival of the Countryman EV will be an especially big deal in the SUV-loving Australian market. They’ll be badged S and SE respectively.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. Price and features BMW hasn’t hesitated to come out confidently with the pricing of the iX1, setting it higher than the starting point of any of its luxury compact SUV opposition at $84,900 plus on-road costs.

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Consumer Reports: Most Reliable Car Brands of the Year - Find Out Who Ranks Highest

The Truth About Cars

How Reliability is Scored The methodology behind these scores involves comprehensive surveys of Consumer Reports members, covering over 330,000 vehicles from the years 2000 to 2023, including some early 2024 models. These criteria assess electric motors, hybrid batteries, and charging systems.

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Worldwide sales of Toyota Motor hybrids top 4M units; Prius family accounts for almost 72%

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles—passenger car and commercial—topped the 4-million unit mark as of 30 April. Sales of the Prius began in North America, Europe and elsewhere in 2000. Cumulative worldwide sales of TMC hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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