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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

EV Central

The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. The rear lights match the front, while roof rails, a tub liner and a sports bar appear – at least on the upper-spec models. Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km,

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Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Along with a design that’s inspired by Mahindra’s upcoming ‘BE’ family of electric SUVs, the XUV 3XO gets a major update to its features list, and gets a new automatic option for one of the petrol engines as well. The compact SUV also sports a new two-part grille with a larger central air intake on the bumper.

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Restyled VW Scirocco makes debut at Geneva; up to 19% better fuel economy

Green Car Congress

liter petrol with 125 PS (123 hp), and a new 2.0-liter Externally, the Scirocco’s shape has been refined and modernized with new headlights and tail lights, as well as revised bumper styling. On models fitted with the optional bi-xenon headlights, the daytime running lights are LEDs within the main headlights. mpg US (4.1

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Fourth gen Mini Cooper unveiled globally, will be brand’s last ICE model

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Fourth gen Mini Cooper has been unveiled globally Mini has introduced the latest iteration of the fourth-generation Cooper petrol 3-door hatchback, marking it as the final version powered by combustion engines in the Mini lineup. liter three-cylinder petrol engine with a 20 bhp boost, totaling 156 bhp and reducing its 0-100 kmph time to 7.7

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Update on ACCESS fuel economy project

Green Cars News

A key project is under way in the USA aiming to boost fuel economy of petrol powered light duty vehicles by as much as 30 per cent: without compromising performance. Known as ACCESS (Advanced Combustion Concepts Enabling Systems and Solutions), it is a four-year project supported by $24million from[.].

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Nissan Magnite Facelift spotted for the first time

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There could also be some updates to the lighting elements. The fuel efficiency figure for the CVT gearbox is 17.40 kmpl whereas, for the turbo petrol, it is 20 kmpl. The AMT gearbox has a claimed fuel economy of 19.70 As of now, it is not clear what changes will the sub-compact SUV get.

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Nissan Magnite to be recalled due to faulty door handle sensor. Check details

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While specific changes are not yet known, it is expected that the sub-compact SUV will receive new bumpers at the front and rear, along with updates to the lighting elements. The CVT-equipped Magnite has a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 17.40 kmpl, while the turbo petrol variant achieves 20 kmpl, the company claims.

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