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Toyota Land Cruiser could spawn two new EVs to rival Mercedes, Land Rover

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The new EVs will broaden Toyota’s reach into new segments to rival brands like Mercedes and Land Rover. Toyota’s chief branding officer, Simon Humphries, said the automaker is “exploring new approaches to mobility” that enhance the Land Cruiser brand but also “further people’s freedom in motion.”

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Jaguar Land Rover delays two EVs as first electric Range Rover rolls out this year

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Jaguar Land Rover is pushing back the launch of two key electric models amid “surprising” demand for its plug-in hybrids. The announcement comes as the company is seeing strong interest in the first electric Range Rover after orders opened in December. JLR calls it the “most refined Range Rover ever created.”

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2024 McLaren 750S, 2024 Land Rover Defender: Today’s Car News

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Land Rover’s Defender enters the 2024 model year with some new features, including the addition of a V-8 option to the stretched Defender 130. The V-8 delivers close to 500 hp and will hustle the eight-seat SUV from 0-60 mph in a little over five seconds. liter V-8 engine. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a redesigned E-Class.

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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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An all-electric Range Rover Sport EV is coming to rival Porsche’s best-selling Cayenne

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The Range Rover Sport EV will look very much like its gas-powered predecessor as a legitimate rival to Porsche’s best-selling Cayenne SUV. Range Rover preps first all-electric SUV If you’re shopping for a high-end SUV, Range Rover and Porsche are two of the top names that often come to mind.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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made electric SUV —in Princeton, Indiana, starting in 2026. That complements the other Toyota 3-row electric SUV set to be made in Kentucky in 2025. And Mazda has applied its design flair to an EZ-6 electric sedan that incorporates tech from China’s Changan Automobile. Toyota confirmed a second 3-row U.S.-made

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Genesis unveils new G80 EV Magma concept teasing latest Tesla Model S Plaid rival

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With sales surging, Genesis overtook Infiniti in US sales as it closes in on luxury rivals Porsche, which sold 75,415 vehicles in the US, Land Rover (71,727), and Volvo (128,350). Genesis also recently revealed the Neolum concept, previewing its first full-size electric SUV. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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