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

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MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. 2024 MG MG3 is a petrol-electric hybrid. Most owners should be wowed, by the new MG3 Hybrid+ powertrain that blends a 1.5-litre However, there is a catch.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. Chinese-made cars drive growth In Europe, sale of cars made in China saw the highest levels of year-on-year growth in February 2024 (+45%) and in January-February 2024 (+43%). of the total coming from China, compared to 66% for BEVs.

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New Chinese EV caught testing in Australia ahead of 2023 launch

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It’s a scoop pic of the new GWM Ora Good Cat battery electric car testing undisguised in Melbourne. It’s one of two examples of the Chinese compact five-door hatch that are currently in Australia being evaluated ahead of the brand’s launch under the GWM Ora banner around April 2023. Here’s a good way to celebrate World EV Day!

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Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon

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Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. BYD will also soon launch an all-electric version of the new pick-up that will be on sale as soon as 2025. metres wide.

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

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BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. litre turbo-petrol engine with four electric motors – one at each wheel – to produce 880kW and 1280Nm. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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Below $30,000! MG 2 coming in 2025 to shatter electric car price barrier

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Chinese-owned MG is hatching a cheaper sibling to its current all-electric MG 4 that will share tech but be priced from less than €20,000 ($33,000) when it makes its debut in 2025.

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Suzuki Australia joins Toyota in committing to hybrid powertrains for most models, first BEV to launch in 2025

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Starting with the launch of the mild hybrid Swift Hybrid compact passenger car on June 15, the Japanese blue collar brand will swap most of its range to petrol-electric hybrid by late 2025. I think some of the Chinese brands are more aggressive in that [pricing] space. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. “I 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid.

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