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2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid shatters Nurburgring record ahead of May 28 launch

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And the details of the plugless petrol-electric hybrid’s performance are worth listening to as Porsche claims a Porsche 911 GTS Hybrid was almost nine seconds faster around the Nurburgring in testing. series 2025 Porsche 911 ahead of its May 28 debut. 2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid. Not testing at the Nurburgring!

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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

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And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. It will form the basis of a new breed of all-electric SUVs that will soon include the Cayenne and a yet-to-be-named seven-seat SUV currently codenamed K1.

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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

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A large light bar interlinks the tail-lamps. There will also be a petrol-powered mild-hybrid called Ibrida but we won’t worry about that here. There’s also eight-colour ambient lighting. READ MORE: Mamma Mia! 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano shows off new shield. 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano. Three option packs are also available.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

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And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. The all-electric Macan is a whole lot more expensive than the petrol model it will replace late in 2024. 2024 Porsche Macan price and equipment Here’s where it gets interesting. Porsche Macan Turbo.

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

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The PHEV slots into the sleek-reared Q8 range between the $135,100 petrol-powered 55 TFSI and $168,800 performance-orientated SQ8 TFSI. Natural plug-in rivals include the Range Rover Velar PHEV (from $132,800), BMW X5 50e ($149,990), Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe ($161,600) and Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV ($125,990).

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