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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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Following two variants with V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the entry-level SL 43 version of its newly developed roadster icon. The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

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Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The remarks come after Aston Martin in February delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle by one year until 2026, and with deliveries due in 2027.

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Electric vehicle sales surge in UK, petrol engines slump and drop 10%

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Electric vehicle registrations in the United Kingdom have exploded, increasing over 88% in March 2021 compared to the same month in 2020. So far this year, BEV sales have topped out at 31,779 vehicles in the UK through the first quarter of 2021, a 74.1% increase compared to last year’s figure of 18,256 cars in the same period.

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UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

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The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. Because the upfront cost for families is still high, and to give us more time to prepare, we’re easing the transition to electric vehicles. A relaxation of 2030 would undermine all three.”

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Mercedes-Benz launches GLS facelift with subtle design changes, upgraded MBUX

Baua Electric

By: Mainak Das | Updated on: 08 Jan 2024, 13:25 PM The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift comes with a host of subtle yet noticeable design updates, new features and 48V mild-hybrid technology. The 2024 Mercedes Benz GLS facelift comes with a host of subtle yet noticeable design updates, new features and 48V mild-hybrid technology.

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Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne electric G-Class and it’s coming to Australia

EV Central

That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. Considering the ICE version is only available as a $400,000 (approx) Mercedes-AMG G63 in Australia these days, it will be lots. 2024 Mercedes-Benz G580 interior. 2024 Mercedes-Benz G580. Great question.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 In the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the 2.0-liter The positioning on the rear axle improves the weight distribution as well as the axle load distribution in the vehicle and thus forms the basis for the convincing handling.

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