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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

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The sleek five-door with styling similarities to a Porsche Panamera is instead being put on ice as the fast-growing Chinese giant monitors the evolution of the local EV line-up. That’s made the Ora the most affordable EV on the market in recent months, something that has done little to boost sales.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

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The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Distinguished by its fake air vents on the sides of the rear bumper, the Porsche Macan Turbo makes up to 470kW and 1130Nm and gets to 100km/h in 3.3

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Porsche Taycan GTS review

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Pity the Porsche Taycan buyer, if you can. Porsche will tell you this new Taycan GTS is an antidote for any procrastinators. That’s important for Porsche owners with an image to maintain, no matter if it actually ever sees a race circuit. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.

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Electric Porsche Macan family expands with lower-priced 2WD model, increased EV range

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Porsche has expanded the new Macan family with confirmation of two additional variants, including the first ever two-wheel drive SUV from the performance car brand. As with all Macans, the rear motor is a Porsche-developed unit – and dedicated to Porsche applications – whereas the front motor is a shared development with sister brand Audi.

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2024 Polestar 4 review: Electric SUV steps up performance to take on Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan EV

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There’s one car Polestar nominates as the prime competition for the 4: the Porsche Macan EV. But as with the Tesla Model Y that is the top seller, the Polestar 4 will also have to compete against petrol-powered alternatives in the quest to grow market share. Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack. Score: 3.5/5

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New EV electric car calendar

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ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range.

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2024 MG MG4 XPower review: Australia’s first EV hot hatch offers unmatchable bang for buck. But is it any good?

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It’s got heaps of grunt, limpet grip and a price that’s almost affordable in these days of stroke-inducing new car sticker shock. Compared to a standard MG4 there’s not a lot that’s changed externally. It delivers bang for your straight-line buck that makes it look downright cheap when you consider a Porsche 911 Carrera is 0.3