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Hyundai to begin production of Casper mini EV for Europe in July: report

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The EV would come as a competitor to other small battery-electric options in the market, such as the China-built Dacia Spring, the Renault Twingo EV and the Citroen e-C3, as well as taking on soon-to-be-launched options from Chinese automakers like SAIC-owned MG Motors and BYD.

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Chinese EV brand Leapmotor, which entered into a binding agreement to sign a joint venture (JV) with the Amsterdam-based Stellantis, concluded the deal in a short span of 7 months on Tuesday. Adding a third brand would draw more buyers to these showrooms that currently retail Jeep and Citroen models.

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May 2023 – New Stellantis BEVs arrive in France

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Jeep is now part of Stellantis Group, and the Avenger shares a powertrain with the updated versions of the Peugeot 2008, Citroen e-C4, Opel Mocha, Opel Astra, and similar Stellantis BEVs. Specs include a 50.8 kWh usable battery (~54kWh gross), and 100 kW peak charging (~26 mins 10% to 80% in ideal conditions).

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Made in India electric vehicles ready to hit global markets | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

According to several people in the know, almost every mainstream vehicle maker right from Maruti Suzuki to MG Motor India, Hyundai Motor India to Citroen or even Jeep, including the homegrown car makers have set sight on exporting vehicles overseas. But then if I look at production cost, India is in a very good spot.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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The latter will take on other three-row midsize SUVs that include the Citroen C3 Aircross, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and others. The Nissan SUV boasts L-shaped LED DRLs that are connected together with a light bar running across the nose. The base engine will be the HR10, the 1.0-litre

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

Comically, countryfolk Citroen and Renault employ the same technique. The rear lights are even better. I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. I like them light, playful and eager for lift-off oversteer.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Avatar E11 – a new brand with big dreams, Avatar has input from Huawei and CATL and is the product of Chinese car maker Changan. It’ll be on sale in 2025, possibly as the A9 e-Tron.