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BYD Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

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litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes. First deliveries of the BYD Shark 6 are expected by January 2025 There’s also 650Nm of torque, which also out muscles all diesel rivals. Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV).

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Painful petrol result clouds improved electrified registrations in Italy

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06 March 2025 Read next Registration decline hides strong results in UK new-car market 05 March 2025 A large fall in the number of petrol and diesel registrations caused the Italian new-car market to decline again in February. Petrol registrations plummet Petrol volumes slumped 20.9% Diesel models accounted for 9.9%

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Banned! Popular EVs from Tesla, BYD caught out by power restrictions in Australia

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Two of Australia’s most popular EVs are now banned for P-plate drivers because they are deemed too powerful. The issue comes down to a power-to-weight ratio limit of 130kW per tonne. The new Rear-Wheel Drive version of the Tesla Model Y has been deemed to powerful for P-platers in many parts of Australia.

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Hybrid LandCruiser confirmed for 2026! Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch

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Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor. That means 326kW power and 790Nm of torque, which is well up on the 227kW and 700Nm that the 3.3-litre

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2026 Porsche Cayenne EV previewed: Record breaking hill climb run underlines luxury SUV’s performance potential!

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Driving the record-breaking prototype Porsche Cayenne EV was Porsche’s Formula E development driver, Gabriela Jílková, who wrestled the battery-powered large SUV up the 914m course in just 31.28 There’s no word on just how much power the new Cayenne EV will pack, but expect even more than the Macan Turbo that pumps out 470kW.

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Think the plug-in Ford Ranger PHEV isn’t capable enough? I just drove one up an active volcano in Iceland!

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The petrol engine’s been de-tuned, its 11.8kWh battery’s too small, 43km electric range isn’t enough and, starting from $71,990, it’s too expensive. The plug-in Ford managed the task using battery power alone, and this being Iceland, said battery was charged using hydro and geothermal power. Here’s the thing.

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Multiple battery breakthroughs! Why CATL’s three new batteries could change electric cars as we know them

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The first is called the Freevoy Dual Power Battery that has been described as a battery within a battery, which enables it to deliver a maximum range of 1500km. In cold conditions, for example, the battery switched to sodium-ion power until the power pack heats up and then switches to lithium-ion power. Radical EV shift!

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