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Bentley has a major update coming for its Continental GT range, an update that will see the venerable W-12 replaced by a new hybrid powertrain built around a V-8. At least one version of the hybrid powertrain, known as the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, will deliver 771 hp. Bentley on Tuesday confirmed the specific output will be reserved.
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Maserati has unveiled special versions of its MC20 supercar to mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of the MC12. There's an MC20 Icona with a livery inspired by the signature white and blue color combination of the MC12, plus an MC20 Leggenda whose livery is inspired by the MC12 GT1 race car sponsored by Vitaphone, which secured three wins in.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is back to #1 in Kuwait. Discover over 15 years of Kuwait Historical Data here. New car sales in Kuwait gain 17.9% year-on-year in 2023 to 133,751. Toyota (+5.4%) significantly trails the market and sees its share thaw from 36.5% a year ago to 32.6% now, still ultra dominant as no other manufacturer manages to hold a 10% share.
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The i1 will be BMW’s new entry-level EV when it arrives in 2027 BMW's Neue Klasse platform will be used for new i1 hatch - and a taller i3 replacement BMW has given the green light to new electric i1 and i2 models, according to sources close to the German car maker. Already in development at the company’s FIZ R&D centre in Munich, the two new models will be sold alongside updated versions of today’s combustion-powered 1 Series and 2 Series when they arrive later this decade.
MG 5 sales are up 259.6% year-on-year in 2023. Discover over a decade worth of Iraqi Historical Data here. The Iraqi new light vehicle market surges 32.9% year-on-year in 2023 to 125,758 sales. There’s a big event atop the brands charts: Toyota (+30.9%) topples long-standing leader Kia (+15.3%) to snap the pole position. The two carmakers account for a combined 54.4% of the market this year.
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RS Q6 E-tron will get a performance-focused makeover to go with its generous reserves Audi Sport's next electric RS model will share chassis and powertrain tech with the rapid Porsche Macan EV Audi’s next electric performance model, the RS Q6 E-tron, will be revealed next year. An insider at the firm told Autocar that the hottest version of the new Q6 E-tron will be significantly different – and much bolder – than the warmed-up SQ6.
The Toyota Hilux is by far the best-selling vehicle in Yemen in 2023. Discover over a decade worth of Yemen Historical Data here. 9,169 new light vehicles hit Yemeni roads in 2023, a 10.7% year-on-year uptick. Toyota (+19.3%) tightens its grip on the brands charts even further, managing an out-of-this-world 93% share. Lexus (+79.3%) is up two spots on 2022 to #2 with 2.2% share, meaning Toyota Motor holds 95.2% of the Yemeni market this year.
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