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BYD launches 2024 Han sedan and Tang SUV 14% cheaper than previous version

Update: BYD claimed that Han updated to 800V architecture, but the 2023 Han had 600V charging, and the 2024 was updated to 620V. Battery volt range 600V-900V is considered 800V architecture, so technically,

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Mercedes Reportedly Axes That Weird SUV Sedan Mashup

Unveiled in 2018, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury is no more. German business newspaper Handelsblatt reports the luxury automaker has pulled the plug on what would’ve been part sedan, part SUV. The idea was

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Car insurance: NI woman describes cost as a ‘nightmare’

By Rebekah Wilson & Richie Montague BBC News NI 28 February 2024 Image source, Getty Images Rising car insurance costs in Northern Ireland, which have doubled for some drivers in a year, have

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NI drivers describe ‘astronomical’ quotes

person calculating car insurance Insurance costs for some drivers in Northern Ireland have doubled in the past year, BBC News NI has been told. The regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has said

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Is NVES the naloxone that will save Australia from its ute overdose?

Australia’s looming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard might just be the wake-up call we’ve needed COMMENT Forgive the inflammatory and perhaps triggering language but hear me out. There’s a strong likelihood that the Australian

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Three-star safety could pull plug on Mitsubishi’s budget-priced electric car for Australia

The cost of turning a possible three-star safety rating into five may stop Mitsubishi bringing a pint-sized, budget-priced electric car to Australia. View 7 images A tiny Mitsubishi electric car that could be Australia’s

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2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid one step closer to Australia

The 2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid has been approved for sale in Australia. It will arrive in local showrooms later this year, while facelifted petrol V6 and turbo-diesel Carnival variants are due around March

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‘Aggressive’ emissions standards will mean price hikes, hurt ‘middle Australia’ – Toyota

Australian ute and large four-wheel drive buyers are in line for price hikes if the Government’s proposed New Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES) come into force next year.  That’s according to Toyota Australia vice

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Toyota finally launches first electric vehicle in Australia, then says EV transition “too quick”

Japanese car giant Toyota has finally launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Australia, and used the occasion to complain about the federal government’s proposed vehicle emissions standards, saying that the transition

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Luxury Dealership Hit by Mass Break-In: 9 Cars Stolen, Teen Arrested

A group of teenagers believed to be part of a Chicago-area crime group broke into a luxury car dealership in Wisconsin this weekend and stole nine cars off the lot. NBC News reports

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