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SsangYong to unveil diesel mild hybrid SUV concept at Geneva Show

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SsangYong will unveil its new XLV concept (eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle) at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show in March. The XLV is a multi-role B-segment SUV concept featuring a mild hybrid system which combines a 1.6 XLV concept. liter diesel engine with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

Baua Electric

The first three-row electric SUV from Hyundai will be named the IONIQ 9. Hyundai plans to change the name of the electric SUV from IONIQ 7 to IONIQ 9 as it looks to build off Kia’s success with the EV9. The brand is expected to reveal its first three-row electric SUV this June. Hyundai expects EVs built at the massive $7.6

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Why the Kia EV2 won’t be coming to Australia to fight the MG4, BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and Tesla Model 2

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Kia already has the EV6 and EV9 on-sale in Australia – as well as the Niro – and will follow up with the EV5 medium SUV mid-year and the EV3 compact SUV as soon as 2024 and the EV4 sedan in 2025. 2024 Kia Concept EV3. The EV3 and EV4 have none of the sourcing or tariff issues the EV2 faces.

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Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out

Baua Electric

Kia EV5 electric SUV (Source: Kia) Kia’s new “EVs for all” vision includes models priced from $30,000 to $80,000. Kia already launched the EV5 , a compact electric SUV to rival Tesla’s Model Y, in China last November. Kia EV4 concept (Source: Kia) The EV3 and EV4 concepts were introduced for the first time. million won).

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Jeep reveals Recon, Wagoneer S and Avenger EVs; on-sale from 2023

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A new large SUV codenamed the Wagoneer S isn’t trail-rated but still has its own brand of potent performance, boasting a 447kW dual-motor drivetrain, a 0-97km/h (60mph) acceleration time of just 3.5 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV.

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Hyundai’s active air skirt tech could boost range in EVs

Baua Electric

While specific production plans weren’t discussed, Hyundai and Kia believe the skirt could be helpful in improving the aerodynamic performance of SUVs, or EVs with wider wheels. Hyundai and Kia have applied for patents on the Active Air Skirt in both South Korea and the U.S. The Volkswagen ID.7

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A third of Aussies back 2030 ICE ban claims Polestar survey

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Polestar boss Thomas Ingenlath with the Precept concept, which is heading for production as the Polestar 5. Polestar 3 large SUV with camouflage. “A South Korea led the way with 48 per cent ahead of the UK (44) and Singapore (42). About 1000 Australians were surveyed. The Polestar 6 sports car will be added by 2026.