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Ford Everest Tremor launched in Australia with more off-road prowess

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 23 Aug 2024, 18:25 PM The new Ford Everest Tremor gets even more capable when going off-road with several additional equipment right from the factory. The new Everest Tremor gets a Bilstein Dampers and lift kit that’s position-sensitive. Despite the lift kit, the towing capacity is the same at 3.5

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

EV Central

If there’s one surefire way to know when a brand is feeling comfortable in Australia, it’s when they turn their attention to homegrown special editions meant to appeal to our love of performance, whether that’s on or off the road. That is to say you can’t actually buy one. READ MORE: First look!

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

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The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with six-speed auto gearbox over the front axle, with the rear axle utilising a 90kW/250Nm electric motor. Hardware is a 132kW 1.3-litre

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Battle of the budget electric vehicles: Is the 2023 MG4 Excite 51 better buying than the GWM Ora and BYD Atto 3 in Australia?

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That makes it one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy right now. inch central infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Beneath the boot is a tyre repair kit (there’s no spare). The MG4 Excite 51: One of Australia’s cheapest electric vehicles Not that it detracts from those sound fundamentals.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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They’re two of Australia’s most in-demand performance EVs — the Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance — and both will deliver all-electric thrills by the bucketload. But which is the better buy? seconds (tested) The post Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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2024 Smart #1 and #3 review: Re-born brand delivers compelling Volvo EX30, Tesla and BYD rival

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There are also hot Brabus versions of each, which feature body kits, racy microfibre suede trim and an additional electric motor over the front end. The brand of old was sold through most Mercedes dealerships, but there’s now zero affiliation with Mercedes-Benz Australia. 2024 Smart #1 Brabus. Smart’s new Brisbane showroom.

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Plug and play: New BMW M5 switches to wild 535kW plug-in hybrid V8 to match supercar EVs

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On sale in Q4 of this year, nobody will buy the BMW M5 for its tiny thirst but for its epic power and torque, which is enough to take on the latest Tesla Mode S plaid or Mercedes-AMG E 63. which introduces gaming, video streaming, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, augmented reality satnav and natural speak voice control.

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