Alfa Romeo’s Tonale PHEV answer to the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 promises to be as fun to drive as it is fuel efficient Okay, enough with the ’toenail’ jokes already… While understandable why phonetically it may LOOK that way, especially to those who aren't familiar with Italian pronunciations, it is pronounced tow-NA-ley. Tonale. Now with more plug-in hybrid electric vehicle-ness (PHEV) on-board, Alfa Romeo calls it the Tonale Plug-In Hybrid ...
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Toyota has recently announced the Toyota bZ3, the second model in its new Beyond Zero (bZ) EV lineup. In its quest for electrification, Toyota has recently announced the new bZ3, the second model in its new Beyond Zero (bZ) EV lineup, following the Toyota bZ4X. The bZ3 will be an EV sedan that is jointly developed for the Chinese market by Toyota, BYD, and FAW Toyota. BYD and FAW are two of ...
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With a new 60kWh battery and electric powertrain, Mercedes-Benz’s new eVito touts a range of more than 300km and onboard active safety systems. Hot on the heels of the new EQV, Mercedes-Benz has just announced the debut of the new eVito panel van. With a new 60kWh battery and electric powertrain, the updated eVito touts a range of up to 327 kilometres (WLTP cycle) alongside a suite of standard onboard active safety ...
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Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model, a dual-motor high-performance version of its electric Enyaq iV SUV. Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model. It’s (creatively) dubbed the Enyaq iV RS, and just like its coupe sibling, the Czech carmaker has opted for a dual motor all-wheel drive setup with a total power output of 220 kW (299 PS) and 460 Nm of ...
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It was only a matter of time before Mercedes turned their attention to electrifying the GLB, and sure enough, the EQB was born. It seems like only yesterday when electric vehicles (EVs) first hit the market. Now, with more countries and individuals touting electrification as “the future”, automotive manufacturers are pushing out new EVs by the dozen. Not wanting to miss out on a big share of the EV pie, Mercedes ...
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Charles Rolls didn't see electrification as a spectre, but as the future. The relevant dictionary definition of ‘Spectre’, as applied in context to Rolls-Royce, is “a ghost.” Fitting, since Rollers past have been named after other-worldly entities such as Phantom, Ghost, Wraith, Spirit, Seraph and Shadow. However, one cannot help but to think of the other definition, "something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence", which could also be apropos ...
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Back in 2019, Mercedes-Benz presented its Concept EQV as a study at the Geneva Motor Show. 3 years later and with their new push for electrification, the production-ready EQV is debuting in Singapore. The first van in the new electrified Mercedes-EQ lineup, the EQV touts emission-free utility transport, high practicality and the same premium aesthetic befitting of vehicles from the three-pointed German star. With a 100kW battery, the EQV boasts an estimated ...
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The K-Pop star gets just the car she wants with customizations from the Porsche Sonderwunsch programme. When you’re a world-famous K-Pop star, no wish is too tall an order. This is certainly the case when it comes to ordering a customized Porsche. Jennie Kim, known as Jennie Ruby Jane or simply ‘Jennie’, is a famous artist in South Korea. The 26-year-old is a member of girl group BLACKPINK, but has also ...
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The Citroën oli may still be a concept, but it's bold enough for us to sit up and take notes... When I first saw the word 'oli', I immediately thought of the Tamil word of the same pronunciation, which means 'light'. Imagine my disappointment, then, when it was discovered that 'oli' is pronounced [all-ë] in French. However, not all is lost, because the Citroën oli concept could yet prove to be ...
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Cycle & Carriage recently unveiled the latest Kia Niro Hybrid. A complete makeover results in a host of new changes in design and materials that are at the forefront of sustainability. The previous Kia Niro Hybrid proved to be very popular among customers providing comfort, and space whilst enabling drivers to save big on fuel costs. It also proved to be a more entertaining drive than stalwart hybrid models such as ...
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