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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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The all-electric Kia EV9 has been voted the World’s Best Car for 2024 by the panel of journalists judging the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The Kia EV9 has won out over its rivals because it is a vehicle capable of satisfying the needs of consumers everywhere.” Sara Soria, Spain.

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Ford Explorer EV firms as replacement for soon-to-be-discontinued Escape SUV

EV Central

Ford has cracked the door wide open for the new Explorer EV to come to Australia following the decision to axe the Escape SUV locally. It also means Ford doesn’t have a competitor for some of the top selling vehicles in the country, including the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Nissan X-Trail.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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SUVs were a key driver of growth in February, with the volume of vehicles registered up by 24.7% compared to the same month last year, meaning SUVs accounted for 33% of the total market in February. This suggests that future growth for the industry could be dependent on fewer European countries than previously. respectively.

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Ford Puma EV coming to Australia in 2024 as new affordable electric SUV

EV Central

The Ford Puma EV will be coming to Australia in 2024, adding a new compact SUV to the affordable end of the electric car market. The electric Explorer is a car designed to compete with the Tesla Model Y , Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. No word on pricing, although clearly it will play at the more affordable end of the EV market.

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End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

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Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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Smarter, tougher and more capable: Why the electric Toyota LandCruiser Se will be better than your diesel-powered 300 Series

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Toyota LandCruiser Se concept shows what an electric LandCruiser could look like While details of the electric LandCruiser are limited, Toyota says the Se “broadens the LandCruiser brand’s appeal with a three-row SUV that caters to the world’s diverse needs”.

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