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MEB electric catamaran, Porsche-inspired sports car, carbon fiber and range: Today’s Car News

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Nissan looks at reducing its manufacturing footprint, and Jaguar Land Rover aims at freeing up more space and weight for an EV range boost. A niche EV company teases its skateboard platform with a Porsche 356 tribute. And a product that’s most definitely not for the masses applies VW’s platform for affordable EVs.

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Take that Hyundai Ioniq 5 N! MG4 EX4 is a hyper hatch with attitude

EV Central

The EX4 is a tribute to the Metro 6R4 world rally championship racer of the 1980s (when MG was British rather than Chinese-owned). But first, the mainstream MG4 range will launch here in August, including the sub-$40,000 MG4 Excite. MG4 EX4 concept.

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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

EV Central

A pair of vertical air dams reduce turbulence within the front wheel arches, reducing the range-sapping drag. The rear of the Milano pays tribute to the legendary Giulia TZ by mimicking its chopped Kamm tail-effect rear. A range of up to 400km is provided with the smaller motor. A large light bar interlinks the tail-lamps.

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Air New Zealand moves to purchase electric planes

Teslarati

“New Zealand has earned a proud reputation for its progressive attitude and wide-ranging policies towards the climate challenge. Seeing it soar through the skies of New Zealand is a magical prospect, and I pay tribute to Air New Zealand’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.”.

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New 911 Carrera reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 16%

Green Car Congress

Also celebrating a world premiere at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show is the Panamera Diesel, the long-range cruiser in Porsche’s Gran Turismo stable. Additional systems and functions such as auto start/stop, thermal management and electrical system recuperation further enhance the new Carrera’s efficiency. Fuel consumption is 6.3

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Artisanal Cement Tiles Inspired by Modernist Homes

Baua Electric

His latest collection, Le Tarot Divinatoire, is a tribute to the allure of fortune-telling, rendered in playful watercolor illustrations.

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Toyota Releases Limited Editions of the GR Corolla, GR Supra, and GR86

The Truth About Cars

turbo Inline 3-cylinder offering 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque lower in the rev range. The car is supposed to pay tribute to customized versions of the MkIV Supra and comes with an enlarged (adjustable) rear spoiler, matte-black wheels, black GR brake calipers, and a black Supra graphic on its side. liter six-cylinder.

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