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Hyundai teases first images of affordable all-electric INSTER

Electric Cars Report

INSTER is derived from “intimate” and “innovative”, with the name of Hyundai’s new sub-compact EV also reflecting the evolution from the Korea-only, petrol-powered CASPER, introduced in 2021.

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Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to drop petrol engines and join C-HR, Yaris and new Camry with only petrol-electric drivetrains

EV Central

The RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger will soon drop their petrol-only drivetrain options and instead be offered solely with petrol-electric hybrid systems. READ MORE: Toyota bZ4X review: Behind the wheel of Toyota’s first EV READ MORE: Electric Hilux incoming!

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx soon to be exported to Australia? Here’s why

Baua Electric

Interestinly, all the variants of the Fronx in Australia will feature mild hybrid tech. --> Suzuki Australia has confirmed that it plans to launch the Fronx in early 2025. Interestinly, all the variants of the Fronx in Australia will feature mild hybrid tech. turbo petrol engine. Down under, the Fronx will utilise a 1.5L

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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

EV Central

More than 20 models – most of them electric and most of them all-new – are due over the coming years as Audi looks to refresh its model line-up and catch up luxury rivals who are further down the electric vehicle path. per cent of the 19,039 cars Audi sold in Australia were powered by electricity. Last year just 2.8

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! It’s a combination of a 2.0-litre

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MG Motor India cuts prices of its Comet EV, Hector, Gloster and Astor models

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 02 Feb 2024, 14:07 PM MG cars now carry new price stickers, making them more affordable than before. lakh for the petrol version and ₹ 17.50 In continuation with our centenary celebrations, we’re excited to introduce 2024 as the Year of Fast Forward, to ensure a rewarding ownership experience for all.

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EU formally approves sales ban of combustion engine cars by 2035

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A ban on all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles made its way through the European Parliament on Tuesday, February 1. The EU formally approved a law that would ban the sale of combustion engine vehicles by 2035 in an attempt to accelerate consumers’ choice of electric powertrains.

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