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

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The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. Local BYD importer Luke Todd has confirmed the deal is done and examples of the 880kW heavy duty off-roader could roll into local showrooms as soon as late 2025. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. 2023 Yangwang U8.

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2025 Volvo XC90 to live on thanks to huge facelift and advanced hybrid power for seven-seat SUV

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Updated in response to the global slowdown in EV sales, the facelifted Volvo XC90 could now live on until beyond 2030 and to ensure it remains relevant against much newer vehicles such as the BMW X5 and the Audi Q7. Under the bonnet, the big news is the introduction of the new XC90 Plug-in hybrid that combines a 2.0-litre

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Norway Again Over 90% Plugin EV Share In November – Legacy ICE At Record Low 5%

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Non-hybridized combustion vehicles saw a record low of under 5.1% share in November, with Petrol at just 2.3% Norway, the world’s leading market in the electric vehicle transition, saw plugins take 91.2% share in November, up from 79.9% a year ago.

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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The slight dent in share came from a drop in plugin hybrid volume, against overall market growth. plugin hybrids. Plugless hybrids (HEVs) did better than PHEVs, growing their share from a year ago (6.1% Petrol-only vehicles saw their lowest share in modern history, taking just 1% of the market. year on year. comprised 86.8%

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2024 electric car sales in Australia: A deep dive into the state of the EV market led by Tesla and BYD

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Half of all mid-sized sedans/wagons/hatches are now EV BYD Seal Performance EVs are now the dominant force in the mid-sized passenger car market, which includes some big names such as the Mazda6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series. It was outdone by the all-electric BMW i7 limousine. That means 49.5 percent of van sales.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in Sweden

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Full electrics grew share at a decent rate, while plugin hybrids retreated slightly. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). All of the overall auto market’s 9% YoY volume growth came from growth in plugins, leaving combined plugless vehicles with a volume drop, albeit with some shift in weighting from diesel to petrol. a year ago.

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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

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Petrol vehicles also saw a relative sales surge ahead of increased emissions taxes. Plugin hybrids (PHEVs) took just 4.8% PHEV’s relatively low share was not due to their fall in volume, rather that the volume of BEVs and petrol vehicles were much higher than usual. BEVs saw pull-forward sales, with volume around 2.5x

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