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Park that Toyota Yaris! MG promises new MG3 petrol-electric hybrid will deliver higher performance and lower emissions

EV Central

The big news is instead of a mild update of the current model – that remains Australia’s best-selling light-car – the new MG3 will come with an advanced petrol-electric hybrid powertrain that sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the segment. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. However, there is a catch.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

So you’re trying to figure out what this chrome-laden Chinese 4×4 is doing here right? Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. GWM is a giant Chinese auto brand – GWM stands for Great Wall Motors. Well, yep for many EV drivers this 2.6-tonne

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Volkswagen Tiguan L unveiled at 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Will it come to India?

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, for the Chinese market, the VW Tigaun L gets connected car technology, advanced level-2 ADAS, powered front seats, 360-degree cameras, and an immersive Head-Up Display. Under the hood, the Tiguan L boasts a diverse range of engine options globally, encompassing conventional petrol, diesel, and hybrid variants.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

A shitty obscure Chinese electric car. Dropping to just 3km range when Chinese EV refused to charge. Rent a petrol or diesel car for your holidays. In many places, electric cars are cheaper to rent than equivalent petrol cars. And as Europcar says on its website: Save on Petrol! DC charger isn’t connected.

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Introducing Citroen’s first fully electric hatchback eC3 in India

Electric Vehicles India

The interior of the Citroen eC3 differs from the petrol car with no tailpipes and new charging ports in the front fenders. Otherwise, the new EV looks like a petrol car from the inside. The Citroen eC3, like petrol cars, comes in two variants: Live and Feel. And the product will be available in its showrooms starting next month.

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MG4 priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs as $3000 discounts offered on ZS EV

EV Central

The first ground-up EV from the Chinese-owned British brand – the MG ZS electric SUV is build on the architecture of a petrol vehicle – the MG4 could be a major player at the entry-level end of the EV market. There’s also Bluetooth connectivity for those who don’t want to use the standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Nissan SUV boasts L-shaped LED DRLs that are connected together with a light bar running across the nose. Engine options for all four SUVs from both brands are likely to be limited to a pair of turbo petrols. A 6-speed manual and CVT options are likely for both petrol engines. The base engine will be the HR10, the 1.0-litre

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