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03 Mar 2023

Nissan adds four new EVs to its electrification strategy

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Japanese giant will launch four more battery-electric cars by 2030 than it had previously planned. Nissan has added four new battery-electric cars to its Ambition 2030 strategy in response to rising sales of EVs worldwide. The firm will now launch 19 EVs by 2030, in turn taking the total number of scheduled electrified (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and […]

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28 Feb 2023

Australian company Recharge buys EV battery maker

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Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries has purchased Britishvolt for an undisclosed fee, planning to revive the failed gigafactory project in the UK. Britishvolt will now use Recharge’s preferred battery technology – licensed from American firm Charge CCCV (C4V) – rather than that which was in development under the previous ownership. It aims to begin manufacturing […]

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28 Feb 2023

Living with a Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d

Alex Rae

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d long-term review – quick questions. After the first update on our long-term test with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d, we’ve had a few questions. To answer what readers want to know and expand on some of our initial thoughts, we’ve listed them below (and will update you with any further questions here). […]

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23 Feb 2023

2024 BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition priced for Australia

Alex Rae

The BMW X5 M and X6 M mild hybrid performance SUVs will only be available in Competition form in Australia arriving later this year. Hot on the heels of the updated X5 and X6, BMW has officially unveiled its X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs, both of which will be available in Competition form […]

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I.D. Buzz concept
22 Feb 2023

Volkswagen’s electric Kombi proving hugely popular

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VW ID Buzz wait times have ballooned to 18 months in Europe, with the brand offering to slash waiting times by almost 11 months if they amend some of their options. Volkswagen ID Buzz customers have been offered the chance to cut their waiting times of up to 18 months by more than half. The […]

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20 Feb 2023

2023 McLaren 720S GT3 Evo updated

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McLaren has given its 720S GT3 racer an overhaul for the 2023 season with the Evo package. Like the road car it’s based on, the McLaren 720S GT3 has proven to be a highly capable competition racer, achieving numerous race wins since its debut. Four years on, McLaren has given it an update to compete […]

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