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Volkswagen switches strategy to embrace range-extender hybrids to keep pace with its Chinese rivals

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The Scalable System Platform (SSP) was originally planned to just cater for EVs and designed to slash costs by reducing the total number of platforms from five architectures to just one. Now, slowing EV sales have seen VW splash out on a costly reengineering exercise design to see the SSP capable of packaging a combustion engine.

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Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia

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The latest, smallest and arguably boldest member of Cherys iCar EV family, its design is clearly inspired by the Suzuki Jimny and Jeep Wrangler. However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. 2025 iCar V23 ute concept.

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Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin

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Emphasising the advantage Chinese brands currently have when it comes to EV pricing in Australia, the tiny Hyundai Inster SUV is now on-sale from $39,000 plus on-road costs. It is also the cheapest non-Chinese EV sold in Australia today thanks to the departure of the current generation Nissan Leaf.

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ZF Developing Novel EV Range Extender, Production Starts Next Year

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More than a few Chinese brands are also dabbling with the technology, as have Mazda and Nissan. Both variants are highly integrated designs that are flexible in terms of performance, E/E architecture, 400V or 800V and semiconductor type. Honda also recently patented a range extender of its own.

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It’s a Toyota Aurion for the EV generation! Large electric Toyota bZ7 sedan confirmed for China, but we’re still waiting

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Created as part of Toyota’s joint venture with GAC, a Chinese car-maker that intends to launch in Australia, the all-new bZ7 has been confirmed for a launch later this year. Arriving with smart looks and a sporty fastback profile, the new battery-powered large sedan looks heavily inspired by the 2024 Toyota bZ7 concept.

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Shanghai Motor Show: A wrap of some of the brand new stuff you may not have seen or read about yet

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Here are some of the other new vehicles both production-ready and concept – we spotted and found interesting during our foot slogging. Lynk & Co 900 electric SUV has Land Rover design influence and Mazda pricing, so why arent we getting it in Australia? Buick Electra GS concept 2025 Buick Electra GS concept.

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Lamborghini's First EV Might Be A Plug-In Hybrid Now

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The Lamborghini Lanzador concept at Monterey Car Week. The Lanzador , unveiled in concept form in 2023, is a 2+2 vehicle intended to be the tip of the spear for Lamborghinis electrification efforts. “We have to decide whether we go one way or the other very soon," the CEO told CarExpert.

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