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2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: Iconic American brand back Down Under to take on BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi with an all-electric SUV

EV Central

The new Cadillac is electric and the Lyriq is the car that spearheads the brand’s Australian launch, where it’s attempting to lure buyers out of luxury marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus. It’s impressively quiet with little in the way of tyre and wind noise. Cadillac Lyriq has plenty of competition.

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2025 Volvo EX90 review: Does this seven-seat electric SUV have what it takes to tempt buyers out of a BMW X5 or Audi Q7?

EV Central

Volvo EX90 Just two window switches means you have to toggle between winding the front and rear windows. 2025 Volvo EX90: Verdict It all adds up to a large SUV that mounts a compelling case to consider electric against similarly sized ICE alternatives (think BMW X5 and Audi Q7 as a start). Four switches would make more sense.

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BMW cancels $2 billion battery cell order from Northvolt

Baua Electric

Photo: Northvolt German automaker BMW said today that it has canceled a €2 billion ($2.15 German media Handelsblatt and manager magazin reported that the Swedish lithium-ion battery maker couldn’t deliver on time on a long-term supply contract for battery cells agreed with BMW in 2020. The newspaper cited a municipal official.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

The Truth About Cars

I got a good impression of how the BMW fared for comfort on the drive from Nashville to Cincinnati. This a common problem, but an important one as BMW removed dipsticks long ago. & The tire noise is perhaps more notable because wind noise is less than expected. And that’s unfortunate because the Z4 is pretty, pretty good.

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

Green Car Congress

BMW announced the updated, 2021 7 th generation 5 Series Sedan. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans. The new BMW 530e xDrive Sedan, Phytonic blue metallic, M Sport package. 523 hp M550i xDrive Sedan.

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Volvo hits the pause button on EVs! No longer committed to going fully electric in Australia by 2026

EV Central

READ MORE: 2025 Volvo EX90 review: Does this seven-seat electric SUV have what it takes to tempt buyers out of a BMW X5 or Audi Q7? Volvo’s global wind-back of its EV transition timing was echoed by other brands in recent time as sales of electric cars softened. READ MORE: Boot it! 2024 Volvo EX30.

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2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium MT Review – For Extra Fun, Add Third Pedal

The Truth About Cars

There’s still wind buffeting at speed with the windows down, and the roofline is still a head-knocker. And the interior remains unapologetically BMW, for better or worse. The handling remains scalpel-sharp, and the ride remains sports-car stiff but tolerable enough for most commuting duty. The flaws remain, too.

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