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Is this the luxury bargain of 2024? Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA

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The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200. litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid that pushes out a combined 100kW and is matched with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA appeared first on EV Central.

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. We know how good that vehicle is and we know that there’s a very strong market in the right hand drive segments,” he insisted.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. READ MORE: Range anxiety solved? But one thing is for sure, Stellantis better be quick. The post Battery revolution!

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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Petrol-only vehicles saw their lowest share in modern history, taking just 1% of the market. Finally, another relative newcomer, the BMW iX1, has seen great progress, from its very first deliveries in December, climbing to 16th rank in Q1. Overall, HEVs have been on a long term decline since mid 2020.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the strides they have made in regard to performance and affordability, increasing awareness and shifting longstanding perceptions will take time.” Other big players in February included Suzuki, BMW Group, Mitsubishi, and Toyota.

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EC40, EX40, XC40… Has Volvo just reduced or increased its electric car naming confusion?

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READ MORE: BMW i5 and Benz EQE-fighting Volvo ES90 electric car locked-in for a 2024 debut READ MORE: Volvo enters space race: Volvo EM90 is an all-electric minivan that provides limo levels of luxury for six READ MORE: Volvo EX30 small electric SUV revealed, pricing confirmed for Australia ahead of late 2023 arrival So far, so sensible.

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2024 BMW iX2 review: Is this the EV bargain of the year? How tax incentives make this slick compact SUV a tempting electric car

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BMW is pushing hard into the EV space, in turn crushing its traditional luxury rivals on Aussie sales. BMW iX2 xDrive30. 2024 BMW iX2 price and equipment The iX2 is part of the X2 compact SUV family, which is itself a sportier looking version of the X1. The BMW iX2 xDrive30 gets two electric motors making a combined 230kW/494Nm.

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