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Hyundai Going Back To Physical Buttons Because American Buyers Don’t Like Touchscreens

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However, the firm thinks attitudes may change when cars are equipped with more self-driving technology. Designers loved the new techy setups, but as Hyundai discovered, American buyers did not. You could call it the Tesla Effect. The dashboard of the 2024MY Hyundai Sonata N Line

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A smooth step into the future: Nissan’s e-Power technology and what it means for drivers

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According to Lyons, e-Power represents the perfect bridge technology for these consumers, offering a way to lower emissions and fuel consumption while retaining the reassuring familiarity of a fuel tank. Of course, any emerging technology prompts questions about reliability. How do Nissan e-Power cars benefit the Australian consumer?

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2025 GWM Haval Jolion: Luxe new model debuts for buyers who don’t want a hybrid

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GWM has reintroduced a flagship petrol-only Haval Jolion Ultra , allowing buyers to get a fully loaded SUV without having to spend extra for hybrid technology. MORE: Everything GWM Haval Jolion MORE: GWM announces free servicing for Australian buyers, but you’ll need to be quick MORE: GWM Haval Jolion price and specs

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BYD Boss Brags Z9 GT Is ‘Ten Times Better’ Than Premium Rivals

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Stella Li says Denza easily outpoints established competition on technology, comfort and value. Technology is a big focus: the Z9 will crab-walk and slow-motion drift into parking spaces and round tight turns, tricks you won’t find on premium Western cars (check out the video below).

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Toyota’s Hydrogen Trucks Are Coming For Diesel And They Are Not Slowing Down

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Hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars have not taken off the way Toyota would have liked, but that doesn’t mean the automotive juggernaut doesn’t see a future in the technology. This week, Toyota has announced plans to introduce hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 heavy-duty trucks in California to support its large parts center in the state.

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Mazda Faces One Final Hurdle Before Building A New RX-7

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Regarding the rotary engine development, he told the magazine , “Where we are is developing the technology to pass the U.S. All we need to do is ensure Mazda feels confident there are enough buyers to justify the investment. “We can do it in terms of technology,” Nakayama said. The Headlights: Do You Even Care?

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Final chance to have your say on UK's phase-out of ICE cars

Autocar

For car buyers, this huge dollop of uncertainty has left many unsure what they should buy, or when. Part 1: 2030 phase out of new ICE cars, and CO2 requirements for vans Question 1: Do you agree with the Governments view that full hybrid and plug-in hybrid technologies only should be considered? Please explain your answer.