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Get excited: Nissan is plotting an affordable electric performance car to take on the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ to win back young car buyers

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According to the car-maker’s global product planning boss, Ivan Espinosa, the new car being plotted will be designed to snare buyers in their early 20s. When and if it arrives, the new Nissan sport car will be a direct rival to the Toyota GR 86 and its twin, the Subaru BRZ.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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Globally, there are six, with two additional models in China). As well as the Driving Dynamics Control switch, with its SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO settings, the eDrive button, unique to the iPerformance models offers three driving modes: AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and BATTERY CONTROL. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch.

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April 2023 will see the launch of the MG Comet EV in India

Electric Vehicles India

MG Motors or Morris Garages is a British brand known for its sports cars and mini cars. It is built on the global small electric vehicle platform, where both two-seater and four-seater options are expected, especially in China. The company has announced that its upcoming smart EV will be called the MG Comet.

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Cupra Born review: High five for Spanish compact hatch

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But it’s not the fastest Born in the global fleet, as the 170kW motor allied with the 58kWh battery pack is lighter and therefore can zot from 0-100km/h in 6.6 While Cupra wants us to think of the Born as a hot hatch in line with its sporting image, it doesn’t quite have that bravura. There is no head-up display. 2023 Cupra Born.