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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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This will be the first all-electric compact SUV from Porsche, and is due to roll off the assembly line in the Leipzig site at the start of the next decade. Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars.

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2024 Genesis GV80 Review

Baua Electric

Overview GENESIS has introduced its updated GV80 and new GV80 Coupe range to the Australian market this month, the refreshed large segment luxury SUV range now rationalised to offer all-wheel drive V6 petrol power only, the four-cylinder petrol and six-cylinder diesel now axed from the Aussie line-up. litre petrol and 3.0-litre

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Mazda CX-60 PHEV to sell from $72,300 plus on-roads

EV Central

The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor. The CX-60 will also be available with new 3.3-litre

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Eurotax Glasss: UK Demand for Used Premium Cars and Large SUVs Unaffected by Surging Fuel Prices

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According to EurotaxGlass’s, the recent sustained surge in UK gasoline prices is not having a detrimental effect on the market for used luxury cars, large prestige SUVs and supercars—the segments with some of the least fuel efficient vehicles. Current pump prices are at record highs. Glass’s Managing Editor, Adrian Rushmore.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Maruti Wagon R | 1999-present A common sight on our streets today, the popular Wagon R didn’t quite set sales charts on fire when it arrived in the year 2000. litre, V6 petrol engine with a manual and automatic transmission option, and a ladder-frame chassis with 4×4 capabilities, added to its credentials.

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

EV Central

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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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. You’re a smart little SUV. This SUV is small for such money, and I’m struggling to see how it’ll work as our family car. 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT – small SUV, small boot. Here’s what a week living with it revealed.

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