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    Seat Won't Make an Affordable China-Market EV, So Which VW Division Will?

    Seat, VW’s Spain-based brand, is no longer entering the competitive EV market in China because of COVID-19, lowered government incentives, and a looming recession that cool the prospects in China. The Spanish automaker was to have the Volkswagen Group’s low-cost electric-car entry into the China market. The Volkswagen brand itself may now take the lead […] More

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    2021 Audi Q4 e-tron Will Be the Cheapest Electric Audi

    The Audi Q4 e-tron will be the first Audi to use Volkswagen’s MEB electric platform. Power will come from an electric motor on each axle paired with a 82.0-kWh lithium-ion battery. The Q4 e-tron should start at around $45,000 and arrive sometime next year. This story originally appeared in the May 2020 issue of Car […] More

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    Hero Electric expects sales boost post COVID-19 lockdown

    The Indian automotive industry is going through challenging times like never before due to COVID-19 and the lockdown protocols it brought about. Experts predict that the entire vehicle-buying scenario will change even after automotive dealerships are allowed to open. Several dealerships are on the verge of going out of business but some automakers have announced […] More

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    Wuling Hongguang mini EV debuts with a claimed range of 150-200km

    SAIC-GM-Wuling has introduced an all-new ‘mini-EV’ for the Chinese market. Called the Wuling Hongguang, the three-door four-seater electric car seems perfect for the city. It comes in two battery variants: 9.2kWh and 13.8kWh. Reports state that its NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) driving range is around 150-200km. This figure is more than enough for city […] More

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    Yamaha BW’S 125 scooter goes on sale at approx Rs 2.38 lakh

    The premium urban runabout is priced at 3,35,000 yen (around INR 2.38 lakh). Described by Yamaha as ‘open crossover’ style, the BW’S 125 receives design inspiration from adventure tourers. The bare handlebar with knuckle guards, dual-purpose tyres, rear luggage rack, steering-mounted LED indicators (like fog lights in appearance) and sharp front mudguard render the scooter […] More