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Who needs a V8: Zero-emission Range Rover Electric teased with epic performance and true off-road capability

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The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been previewed ahead of its launch next year with the British 4X4 maker releasing pics and early details of its flagship SUV that will provide a more luxurious and expensive alternative to large battery-powered rivals like the Kia EV9. Not that the Range Rover Electric will neglect luxury.

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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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Over 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021

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Reasons for this substantial 2021 increase in EV numbers include: The UK government’s recent announcement that sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will end by 2030 (and sales of plug-in hybrids will end by 2035) has already focused people’s minds on EVs. The figure does not include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly. Why are EV repairs different from regular cars? BMW has an iPerformance network in New Zealand as well.

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Revealed: Maruti Brezza beats Tata Nexon to No. 1 SUV title, India’s Top 25 UVs revealed | Autocar Professional

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They are followed by Tata Motor (Nexon, Punch, Harrier), Toyota Kirloskar Motor (Innova/Hycross, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Fortuner), Hyundai (Creta, Venue, Exter) and Kia (Seltos, Sonet, Carens) with three models each. The three MPVs accounted for 282,038 units. While the Venue (129,276 units), the new Exter sold 47,015 units.

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Revealed: Maruti Brezza beats Tata Nexon to No. 1 SUV title, India’s Top 25 UVs revealed | Autocar Professional

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They are followed by Tata Motor (Nexon, Punch, Harrier), Toyota Kirloskar Motor (Innova/Hycross, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Fortuner), Hyundai (Creta, Venue, Exter) and Kia (Seltos, Sonet, Carens) with three models each. The three MPVs accounted for 282,038 units. While the Venue (129,276 units), the new Exter sold 47,015 units.

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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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It gives an indication of the thinking of the Japanese brand that has been late to the electric-car party, watching as rivals such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar, Hyundai and Kia snap up fast-growing demand for vehicles only powered by electrons. Electric off-road vehicles should also have far better cornering control than an ICE alternative.

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