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Chery Omoda 5 EV unveiled, to run on a 61 kWh battery pack

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Chery first announced its Omoda 5 SUV at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this year and now, during the Geneva/Qatar Motor Show, the company is pulling the wraps off of the EV variant. For those of you who don’t know, Chery plans to deliver EV and ICE configurations to the European market as well. Chery Omoda 5 EV The Omoda 5 EV will arrive with a 61 kWh battery pack, capable of doing 450 km on a charge. Power figures weren’t confirmed, but the SUV can hit 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. The vehicle also supports 110 kW DC fast charging, which can charge the battery from 0 to 80% in just… More…

Hyundai officially launches Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition

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Have you ever wished for a car infused with your favorite fairy tales? Well, your wish is Hyundai’s command. Meet the limited edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition. After debuting as a concept at the New York Auto Show, Hyundai actually decided to make the Disney-themed Ioniq 5. The enchanting vehicle is set to waltz onto screens nationwide during an episode of “Dancing with the Stars.” And with its Gravity Gold Matte exterior and wheel design reminiscent of Mickey Mouse, it’s like seeing your favorite childhood memories come to life on four wheels. To make sure you know… More…

The Electrek review: This tiny Citroën Ami microcar is just weird enough to work

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I don’t think it’s fair to call the Citroën Ami a “weird car.” Not because it isn’t weird, but rather because it isn’t a car. It’s technically considered to be a quadricycle, a type of vehicle classification in Europe that falls somewhere between a motorcycle and a standard car. That helps it thread the needle of low cost and low regulations while still offering much the feeling of an actual car. It may not have a dozen airbags like some cars (or even one airbag), but you weren’t planning on hitting anything anyway, right. More…

BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce pledge allegiance to Tesla’s NACS standard

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The BMW Group – umbrella to the BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce brands – has decided to jump on the NACS bandwagon in North America. Beginning in 2025, the automaker group will integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) into their EVs for the North American market. And if you were wondering, yes, this does mean BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce EV owners can soon enjoy access to select Tesla Supercharger stations. The aim is clear – enhance the charging experience for their users. With the growing fleet of electric BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce models in the US, Sebastian Mackensen, the… More…