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Ferrari and Lambo fighting electric hot hatch! More of the Aussie-bound Renault 5 Turbo 3E’s stunning tech revealed

EV Central

Fresh tech details of the he all-new 2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E hyper-hatch that will go on sale in Australia in 2027 confirm it as an unlikely all-electric Lamborghini or Ferrari rival. On-track, drivers should have full-power for at least two laps thats about how long most track day fans spend driving their petrol-powered supercar for.

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Volkswagen reinvents the hot hatch for the EV age: 300kW VW ID.2 R to get advanced in-wheel powertrain tech!

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It will be equipped with VW’s pioneering new in-wheel motors to ensure it out-drives current petrol-fed sports cars both on road and track. To help develop the tech, insiders suggest Volkswagen has recruited an in-hub e-motor specialist in the Balkans that has already developed a high-output in-wheel motor. Affordable Volkswagen ID.

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Make It Yours: The Best Ways to Personalize Your Electric Car

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Electric cars are efficient, modern and packed with cutting-edge tech, but sometimes they can feel a little standard. Unlike petrol and diesel cars, which come with a range of customization options from the factory, EVs tend to have a sleeker, more uniform look. That doesnt mean yours has to blend in with the crowd. The best part?

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Suzuki’s Aussie electrified overhaul! Cheap mild-hybrid Suzuki Fronx coming soon, electric Suzuki Vitaras will be here in 2026

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litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system that includes an integrated starter generator. Set to include tweaked exterior styling, a new infotainment system and upgraded driver assist tech that includes lane-keep assist, plus a sophisticated AEB missing on the current model.

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Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs

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litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. Bonuses include reduced electric charging time due to the smaller battery, while topping up with petrol takes even less time. The combustion four-cylinder’s only there to recharge the battery when required. 18 mins BEV: 30-80% AC charging in approx.

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2025 Subaru Forester Strong Hybrid SUV Review: Well, more of a sneak peek really, but we liked it…

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litre four-cylinder boxer engine with a sizeable 88kW electric motor and a 1.1kWh battery pack. 2025 Subaru Forester: What we think Being a thorough person, I drove the plain petrol version first and found the Strong Hybrid superior in every way. Not actually a boxer on ecstasy, this is the hybrid veresion of the new Forester.

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MG Astor 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine discontinued

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HT Auto understands that MG Motor India will address existing orders and bookings before discontinuing the engine option altogether. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine JSW MG Motor India will soon pull the plug on the 1.3-litre litre turbo petrol engine on the Astor SUV. litre NA petrol engines.

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