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Kia EV4 delayed until next year

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Last October during its EV Day in Korea, Kia unveiled the EV3 and EV4 concepts, which were both supposed to become production models this year – the EV3 in the first half, the EV4 towards the end. While nothing seems to have changed regarding the launch of the EV3, the EV4 has been delayed until early next year, according to… Read more…

Renault scraps Ampere IPO

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Renault Group, a prominent player in the automotive industry, has decided to pull the plug on its much-anticipated IPO for the Ampere electric vehicle unit. The reason cited is that “current market conditions are not met” for a successful public listing. CEO Luca de Meo, in a news release, made it clear that this decision won’t hamper Renault’s electric vehicle… Read more…

Spy shots: Hyundai is bringing the Casper EV to Europe this year to take on the Dacia Spring

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Towards the end of this year, Hyundai will launch the Casper Electric in Europe. The Casper is a small city car that’s already on sale in the company’s home market of Korea, but Hyundai is currently developing the Casper Electric, and only this EV version will make the trip to Europe. The news comes from Hyundai France boss Lionel French… Read more…

Exclusive: Porsche to produce 20,000 Macans in 2024, up to three times as many in 2025

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The 2024 Porsche Macan is off to a momentous start, with the general feedback from the potential buyers being very positive. Porsche aficionados as well as newcomers to the brand are apparently lining up to snatch up the first electric SUV from the German brand. Officially unveiled only last week, the all-new and all-electric Porsche Macan makes some serious promises.… Read more…

Jeep Avenger real world range test

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The Jeep Avenger is a small FWD SUV crossover, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. As this is Jeep’s first attempt at an EV, the brand has chosen to test the waters with a new, smaller model, before transferring this technology into its well-known bigger models. The Jeep Avenger sits on… Read more…

BMW i7 xDrive60 real world range test

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BMW i7 is the flagship luxury sedan of the German brand, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. The i7 is BMW’s first full-size electric vehicle and as such it has to meet a very high standard to be a worthy successor to the 7 series throne. The i7 has questionable looks,… Read more…

Camouflaged Smart HY11 spotted in China

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One of the test units of the upcoming Smart HY11 has been spotted on the street. Heavily camouflaged, the HY11 sparked curiosity online with many questioning whether this is the first MPV from Smart or the third crossover from the brand. With its debut expected at the Beijing Auto Show, that question will be answered shortly. Smart HY11 is going… Read more…

2024 Porsche Macan EV unveiled

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The wait is finally over and the Porsche Macan EV is no longer a figment of dreams and imagination – it is real and it wants your wallet. After numerous delays, courtesy of Volkswagen’s software issues, Porsche is now bringing the second generation of the Macan packed with new technology to the brim. There’s much to unpack here so let’s… Read more…