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2025 Volkswagen ID.3 upgraded again ahead of Aussie launch: Includes more power, faster charging and enhanced tech

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Small electric SUV could be top-seller READ MORE: Hotter hatch! When combined with a 77kWh battery the ID.3 The battery also offers a pre-conditioning function that sees it reach optimum temperature before charging. It now incorporate a more intuitive menu and a ChatGPT AI-powered onboard assistant and illuminated touch sliders.

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Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV

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Skoda will launch three all-new electric models by early 2026, including a large seven-seat SUV previewed by this spectacular Vision 7S concept. Skoda Vision 7S large electric SUV concept. Skoda Australia announced earlier this year its Enyaq medium SUV would be the brand’s first EV to come Down Under. billion ($8.2

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Toyota “hydrogen headquarters” will develop US fuel-cell products

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offices will spearhead localized hydrogen tech and products for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, stationary power generation, port vehicles, and more, Toyota says. It also showed how hydrogen tech can be scaled up, with 10 proof-of-concept Kenworth Class 8 fuel-cell semis for heavy-duty applications that focused around LA port duty.

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Spoiler alert: Sporty Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line priced in Tesla territory for Australia

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Hyundai Australia has smartened up its small electric SUV with the addition of a new Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line and N-Line Premium. Priced $4000 and $3000 more than the Kona Electric Extended Range, the Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line and N-Line Premium both get the punchier 150kW/255Nm front-drive powertrain and larger 64.8kWh battery.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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Delivering the bZ4X’s range is a 71.4kWh lithium-ion battery. inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a whole bunch of active safety kit like AEB, lane keeping and active cruise, along with seven airbags, all of which contributed to its five-star safety rating. EV Central plugged in to find out. SCORE: 3.7/5

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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This is evident in the dominance of SUVs and higher cc bikes, reflecting evolving consumer preferences. A noticeable shift in consumer demand towards SUVs, electric vehicles (EVs), and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is expected to significantly impact the industry landscape.

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