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Cadillac's New Electric V-Series Concept is Far From a Silent EV

The Truth About Cars

It was easy to make fun of Dodge and the “fake” exhaust it chose to employ on the new Charger EV, but it’s no longer the only one trying to capture the thrill of a performance gas engine with a silent electric powertrain underneath. Cadillac currently sells two EVs, the Lyriq SUV and the Celestiq sedan.

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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

Green Car Congress

The company, based in Silverstone, England will create an initial run of 50 of the luxury SUVs built in the ‘classic era’ between 1970 and 1994. Since unveiling Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce electrified classics, Lunaz has been consistently asked by its global customer base to apply its re-engineering and restoration approach to these cars.

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

Green Car Congress

Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. The Bentayga Diesel represents a moment of immense significance in Bentley’s history, by giving the world its fastest luxury diesel SUV. Immense power, grand touring capabilities and superb refinement – this is a true Bentley.

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark. The first foray for Genesis into the hottest automotive segment is the all-new 2021 GV80 SUV, which has been joined by the GV70, and soon the all-electric GV60 , with a yet-to-be announced release date. Clean Fleet Report has a hunch Genesis has even more crossovers and SUVs on the horizon.

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Kia EV6 GT Review: Is this the first great EV performance car?

EV Central

The EV6 GT is a large all-wheel drive five-seat five-door hatchback that’s officially classified as an SUV, has the performance capabilities of a supercar, impressive local chassis tuning and a sub-$100,000 price. That’s four tenths faster than a $514,200 Bentley Bentayga Speed luxury SUV. 2023 Kia EV6 GT. 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

We said, ‘Let’s take a British farm vehicle and turn it into a luxury SUV for the American market,’ ” Wallace recounts during my tour of E.C.D.’s Born Free or “ Daktari ”—a typical SUV buyer might run screaming after five minutes in this crude, jouncy beast. After every beer, it sounded like a better idea.”. Humble says. “We

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

Ten- and 12-cylinder engines are on a virtual death watch, with V-12 purveyors like Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, and BMW widely expected to eliminate these longtime markers of automotive prestige. Roma and his team are busily developing EVs, including the Lyric SUV and Celestiq sedan. A jaw-dropping weight-to-power ratio of 1.57

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