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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

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And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. For now, Porsche has only shown two variants of the new Macan, the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

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The sleek five-door with styling similarities to a Porsche Panamera is instead being put on ice as the fast-growing Chinese giant monitors the evolution of the local EV line-up. The GWM Ora Sport that was shaping up to be the performance hero of the brand’s local line-up is unlikely to come to Australia any time soon.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

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The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Distinguished by its fake air vents on the sides of the rear bumper, the Porsche Macan Turbo makes up to 470kW and 1130Nm and gets to 100km/h in 3.3

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Genesis Electrified G80 review: Big limousine goes electric

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Fresh wheels, bumpers and grille give the Electrified G80 a smoother aerodynamic profile as well as creating some visual differentiation from the petrol versions. There are no direct rivals, although the Electrified G80 is priced relatively close to the entry-level Porsche Taycan and upcoming Audi e-Tron GT. Range : 520km (WLTP).

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Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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It delivers the feels, is a technological tour de force and is the first EV I’ve driven that comes close to the emotionally-involving experience of a performance petrol car. It’s over double the price of the highest-spec petrol-powered Hyundai i30N: a seriously good value benchmark hot hatch. Okay, it costs $111,000.

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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Driving the most powerful production Audi ever

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The key competitor for the RS e-tron GT is the Porsche Taycan, of which the GTS model is closest on price at $240,300 (plus ORCs). seconds of overboost that pumps the total up to 475kW, making this the most powerful production Audi ever – petrol or electric. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. sec 0-200km/h sprint.

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Porsche Taycan GTS review

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Pity the Porsche Taycan buyer, if you can. Porsche will tell you this new Taycan GTS is an antidote for any procrastinators. That’s important for Porsche owners with an image to maintain, no matter if it actually ever sees a race circuit. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.

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