article thumbnail

Actor Sharvari Wagh brings home the new-gen Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV

Baua Electric

Also Read : 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV drive review: Bettering the beauty of a beast The new GLC is also loaded on the feature front complete with an air purifier, 360-degree cameras, 64-colour ambient lighting, heated front seats with memory function and a panoramic sunroof. The cabin borrows heavily from the C-Class sedan including the 11.9-inch

article thumbnail

Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

Baua Electric

Read more Kia Sonet comes as the South Korean automaker’s offering in the compact SUV segment in India, which has been witnessing rising demand and sales over the last few years. The updated Kia Sonet SUV came with a refreshed design and a host of new features enhancing its appeal significantly.

DIY 52
article thumbnail

Ford EcoSport 1.0-litre EcoBoost variants recalled in the US

Baua Electric

litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine. litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine Ford has issued a voluntary recall for the EcoSport subcompact SUV in the US, as per the documents filed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine. The issue is specific to the 1.0-litre

Ford 52
article thumbnail

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

article thumbnail

Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.” lakh in the case of an EV SUV.

Hybrid 52
article thumbnail

New Nissan Qashqai in Europe to offer 12V MHEV and upgraded e-POWER powertrains

Green Car Congress

The new generation Xtronic CVT transmission offers better fuel economy and acceleration feel due to improvements including a twin oil pump system with new electrical oil pump. In Standard, the car produces excellent acceleration and lift-off regeneration is tuned to simulate the engine-braking of a conventional petrol vehicle.

Europe 243
article thumbnail

Auto sales drop to new low in Norway

Push EVs

For example, petrol-only vehicles (with relatively high CO2 emissions) are now taxed much higher in Norway. That’s the reason why there was a December rush of 2,503 petrol-only units, whilst January saw just 36 units, roughly two orders of magnitude less!

Norway 59