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Lotus unveils E-R9 next-generation EV endurance racer design study

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Lotus unveiled the E-R9, a new design study for a next-generation pure electric endurance racer that could be on the starting grid of circuits around the world for the 2030 season. E-R stands for Endurance Racer, while 9 is the car’s competition number carefully chosen in tribute to Lotus’ racing past.

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Peugeot L500 R Hybrid PHEV racing concept

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Peugeot has designed a new gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid racing concept: the L500 R Hybrid. Driving sensations are amplified by a driver compartment deliberately designed to form an individual floating capsule enclosed in the bodywork. —Matthias Hossann, Peugeot’s concept car and technological advance chief.

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INFINITI developing all-new electric vehicle platform influenced by Q Inspiration concept

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In Beijing, INFINITI Motor Company announced it is developing an all-new electrified vehicle platform influenced by the Q Inspiration concept car. When INFINITI unveiled the Q Inspiration at NAIAS this January, the concept was powered by a VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine powertrain. Earlier post.). —Roland Krueger.

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PSA and Total create JV for manufacture of EV batteries in Europe; €5B investment

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Ensure industrial independence in Europe for the conception and manufacture of batteries, with an initial capacity of 8 GWh, reaching a cumulative capacity of 48 GWh on both sites by 2030. I would like to pay special tribute to the commitment of the Total/Saft and Groupe PSA/Opel teams who have made this project come true.

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Price fighter!  Volkswagen shows more of its cheap Volkswagen ID.1 ahead of 2027 release when it will take on the BYD Dolphin and MG4

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GTI hot hatch gets the green light for 2026 launch Boasting blocky styling that pays tribute to the Up city car and the facelifted second-generation Polo (1990-1994) hatch that was sold in Europe but not Australia, the new ID.1 Life concept. 1 also looks like an evolution of the 2021 ID. 2027 Volkswagen ID.1

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EV goddess: DS SM Tribute reimagines Citroen SM as glamorous all-electric GT

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DS Automobiles has revealed its SM Tribute, created to mark ten years since the brand split with Citroen to become a standalone premium brand. Measuring just 30mm longer, 20mm taller, but a considerable 140mm wider, the new concept largely sticks to the old car’s footprint, while embracing the original’s sleek, aerodynamic shape.

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The new Lancia Ypsilon goes official as a limited edition all-electric car

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It is available in Italy in only 1906 units as a tribute to the year in which Lancia was founded. The production-ready vehicle steps on the design of the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept car and is the first car inspired by the world of Italian furnishings. It epitomizes design, comfort, and onboard well-being.

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