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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

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In Australia, we have always wanted to do local tuning to complement our MG range, however, previously, there wasn’t the right product,” says MG’s Head of EV and Accessories, Matt Kavanagh. Under the new-looking bodywork is a 64kWh lithium-ion battery that promises 400km in WLTP range. Incredible. Score: 3.5/5

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Drive Notes: 2024 Acura Integra Type S

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Speed rarely comes cheap, and this test car started at $50,800. Standard features included Brembo front brakes, a head-up display, ELS audio, an adaptive damper system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires. The "scalpel" cliché comes to mind.

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2023 Toyota BZ4X Review – Falling Short

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Instead, it’s a weird package that has pricing that is considered affordable relative to the average transaction price, but still not "cheap.” Compare the bZ to the brand’s own re-done Prius – the new Prius has flaws but it’s generally packaged much better. Toyota promises a range of up to 252 miles for this configuration.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

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.’ They told people battery-powered electric cars wouldn’t be able to travel for more than 150 kilometers, while hydrogen cars are advantageous because of the longer-range driving,” the green energy mobility consultant said. These experiences ultimately encouraged Song to buy a pure electric car next time.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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A new generation of the pioneering mid-sizer has just launched, with 45 per cent larger battery (now 20kWh), a pure electric range of up to 84km (NEDC), all-wheel-drive and seating for up to seven. Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. Public charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. And that means it’s not cheap. CarPlay and Android Auto are along for the ride here, too. What does the Nissan X-Trail e-Power cost? inch head-up display.

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