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UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

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The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. That means you’ll still be able to buy new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035, in line with countries like Germany and France.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

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Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. “For as long as we’re allowed to make ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, we’ll make them.

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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Following two variants with V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the entry-level SL 43 version of its newly developed roadster icon. The system in the SL 43 is a direct derivative of the development successfully used by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team for many years in the premier class of motorsport.

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2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE53 4Matic+ review: Why Toby Hagon thinks this electric performance car could be the best AMG ever!

EV Central

The Mercedes-Benz hot rod division, AMG, has created some incredible cars over the years. Enter the Mercedes-AMG EQE53. But to those who enjoy their performance cars – and being able to use them – it is arguably the best thing to ever emerge from the Affalterbach tuning house. Here’s why. Not this one.

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Mercedes Benz GLS vs BMW X7 vs Audi Q8: Price and specification comparison

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 09 Jan 2024, 16:06 PM Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLS facelift in India at a price range of ₹ 1.32 crore (ex-showroom), revising its rivalry with competitors like Audi Q8 and BMW X7. --> Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLS facelift in India at a price range of ₹1.32 crore and ₹ 1.37

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

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While battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales surged, petrol and diesel engine sales collapsed by 10 and 31.4%, respectively, proving car buyers in the UK are becoming more attracted to sustainable powertrains compared to the gas-powered vehicles that have dominated the automotive industry for over 100 years. Credit: SMMT.

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Move over Toyota LandCruiser and Prado, Mercedes-Benz confirms electric G-class off-roader family

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Mercedes-Benz has declared its forthcoming “Little G” electric vehicle will be a true off-roader, just like its soon-to-launch big brother the EQG. The Mercedes-Benz chairman’s remarks were also a strong indication the Little G will utilise much of the technology developed for the coming EV version of the G-Class, the EQG.