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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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That opposition includes the Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Volvo XC40 and C40 and two of three models in the all-conquering Tesla Model Y line-up. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. More imposingly, they also get a 10.7-inch inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

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inch displays, sat-nav, dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and a traditional powerpoint positioned below the backseat to power anything from your laptop to a portable espresso machine. To finish on a family win, the safety kit is extensive, and these Teslas are scoring some of the highest marks Euro NCAP and ANCAP have ever awarded.

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

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And while Volkswagen isn’t a luxury brand in the same way as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Lexus or Volvo, make no mistake – this is a luxury SUV with more of a mainstream starting price. Higher models add cooled front seats, massage settings, heated rear seats and even rear climate control.

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2024 Polestar 2 RWD: why the cheaper entry level beats the dual motor AWD

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The revised front end now features Polestar’s ‘SmartZone’ – including a front-facing camera and radar to bring improved standard safety kit. inch digital instrument cluster (simple, clear and brilliant), power front seats, wireless phone charging, dual zone climate control and four USB-C ports.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Detroit Free Press ).

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