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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

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In Tokyo, Nissan unveiled the new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor. Nissan plans to build six all-new LEAF NISMO RC vehicles to deploy around the world, so that fans can experience the power and excitement firsthand.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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Seven-day test: 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT, now with $100,000 price cut?

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The better half has gone all snooty and insists it’s not as attractive as a Porsche Taycan , once I explain this GT shares much of its under-skin with the Stuttgart alternative. Considering the typical buying demographic here (we know you Boomers have all the disposable $$) this is a handy test. seconds not enough, anyway?

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Kia Soul EV review: the cheap electric car Australia missed out on

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It could have – and should have – been Kia’s electric entry into Australia, rather than the (already dated) first generation Niro in 2021. On a recent UK trip, I snared keys to an electric Soul. Build quality’s excellent, and you score LED lights everywhere (boomerang-shaped at rear), leather heated seats, 10.25-inch

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