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Beijing show: Hot Genesis G80 EV Magma is a BMW M5-bashing super sedan

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There’s also a menacing black chrome mesh grille, carbon-fibre mirror caps and two-tone black 21-inch lightweight alloy rims all help the luxury sedan signal its high-performance job. The G80 Magma was unveiled in Beijing alongside a China-specific long wheelbase G80 EV. 2024 Genesis G80 EV Magma concept (right) with LWB G80.

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BMW spends billions to push its next-gen EVs into Tesla territory

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Vision Neue Klasse Vision sedan On the heels of announcing its record year in sales of all-electric vehicles last year, BMW says it is now investing $711 million (€650 million) to convert its main factory in Munich to exclusively produce electric vehicles by the end of 2027.

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MINI goes big on small electric SUVs. New Aceman all set for April 24 debut

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MINI has previewed its incoming Aceman small electric SUV that it has created to bridge the gap between the Cooper hatch and much larger Countryman and revealed it will be fully unveiled on April 24. Without having to accommodate petrol or diesel power there’s a longer wheelbase liberating more room within. 2024 Mini Aceman.

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Leading the charge: Lotus Emeya sets electric car charging record with 310km added in ten minutes

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The all-new 2024 Lotus Emeya is officially one of the quickest EVs to charge. Although it should be put into context that is takes just two minutes to fill a fast Porsche Panamera with enough petrol to cover 310km, which means the Lotus takes five times longer to top-up. 50,000 price hack!

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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If there is one thing the popularity of Tesla proves it’s that the shift to electric vehicles has created the opportunity for new automotive brands to enter the fray. Of course, a bunch of them come from China and we’ve reported on the likes of Nio , Xpeng and Aiways in some detail. Let’s check them out.

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

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However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. While we’re seeing a clear decline in demand for diesel models, drivers are opting for gasoline alternatives, rather than switching to electric.”

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Why Mazda electric cars won’t be tackling Tesla any time soon

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Mazda says it will be offering internal combustion engined models in Australia for years to come because it anticipates the transition to electric cars to be gradual. The Japanese manufacturer also insists the time is not yet right to launch an electric model into the premium SUV space despite the overwhelming success of the Tesla Model Y.

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