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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

So you’re trying to figure out what this chrome-laden Chinese 4×4 is doing here right? Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. GWM is a giant Chinese auto brand – GWM stands for Great Wall Motors. tonne behemoth is anathema.

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Ford to reopen Chennai plant for EV exports to spearhead its global comeback

Baua Electric

Ford Explorer EV production in Cologne (Source: Ford) The source told MoneyControl that Ford will create a dedicated assembly line for EVs as “Building petrol or diesel vehicles will not be a profitable venture anymore.” The Chinese EV leader is quickly approaching Ford. Ford’s wholesales reached 1.14

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Electric Car Watch #8: Chinese EV less than 5 Lakhs | Lesson for Indian Car Makers

Plug In India

By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about the Chinese electric car that is beating Tesla in EV sales. Just to give you an idea, our very own Tata Motors sold around 28,000 units in August 2021. But do remember that this is after the Chinese government subsidy.

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Plug-in frenzy! GWM announces PHEV Haval H6GT, Cannon Alpha ute and H6 SUV for Australia to target Toyota’s hybrid supremacy

EV Central

If that’s not enough, the Chinese firm will also roll out a new rugged mid-size SUV that could be called the H7, Dargo or, even, Big Dog, that will sit above the current Haval H6 but below the Tank 300 4×4. Chinese-spec H6s with the plug-in hybrid are said to produce a thumping 240kW and 530Nm of torque. 2025 Haval H6.

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2024 MG HS Review

Baua Electric

In the meantime, the focus is on this new and impressive petrol-powered offering from the SAIC-owned Chinese manufacturer, a new generation model that, based on our brief drive and close inspection, really steps up the argument for Chinese-made vehicles. litres per 100km using premium 95 RON unleaded petrol.

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. While Chinese media report a pure BEV U8 is coming as soon as 2024, the launch U8 powertrain combines a 2.0-litre 2023 Yangwang U8.

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MG4 priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs as $3000 discounts offered on ZS EV

EV Central

The first ground-up EV from the Chinese-owned British brand – the MG ZS electric SUV is build on the architecture of a petrol vehicle – the MG4 could be a major player at the entry-level end of the EV market. It is powered by a 150kW/250Nm electric motor driving the rear wheels and claimed to reach 100km/h in 7.9

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