Electric Cars
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Acura ZDX | The Japanese copy
By seeing the offer of electric vehicles grow, we suspected that one day or another Acura would join the ranks, even if this forces it to copy its neighbor. Indeed, the luxury brand has chosen not to start from a…
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Bentley | The illustrious W12 will be replaced by a plug-in hybrid engine
Bentley is currently orchestrating the end of production of its W12, undoubtedly one of the most important engines in its history. Unveiled in 2002, its twin-turbocharged configuration powered the following year the Continental GT, an imposing coupe which symbolized a…
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Mercedes-Benz stops development of electric platform
(Frankfurt) The German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will stop a platform project dedicated to the development of high-end electric models, the financial effort no longer being worth it at a time when the electric market is slipping. The luxury car maker initially…
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Techno | Wear the skirt for more autonomy
Car manufacturers are pushing the limits and constantly refining their manufacturing processes in order to optimize, again and again, the efficiency of their electric vehicles. To achieve this, they rely on high-performance software that is capable of maximizing engine efficiency…
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Chevy | GM scraps Malibu and makes more electric Bolts
The North American motorist's great disenchantment with the sedan has claimed a new victim. General Motors will stop building the Chevrolet Malibu, its latest affordable sedan. This model with a venerable name was launched in 1964, when GM dominated the…
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Battery problem | Porsche recalls thousands of electric models
(Paris) Porsche has launched a recall concerning several thousand electric Taycans, whose battery risks catching fire, the manufacturer confirmed Thursday. A defect in the cells of certain batteries could cause a short circuit and cause a fire, a spokesperson for…
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The Lamborghini Urus plugs in
Reviled by purists in its early days, the Lamborghini Urus has become an essential model for the financial health of the bull brand. Of the 10,112 units sold in 2023 by the Italian manufacturer, no fewer than 6,087 were Urus.…
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End of road for the Subaru Legacy
The latest Subaru sedan will soon be a thing of the past. The Canadian division of the Japanese brand has confirmed to us that it will abandon the Legacy at the end of the 2024 model year assembly cycle, a…
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Test drive | Jeep Wrangler 4xe: the heart has its reasons
Taking advantage of its exceptional relationship with a passionate clientele, Jeep sailed for several years in fairly calm waters. The SUV brand is now going through a tumultuous period characterized by withering buyer loyalty. Pillar of its range, the legendary…
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Battery recycling greens electric cars
Manufacturing an electric car battery requires more than 60 kg of minerals that are difficult to extract. Upstream, at the very least, the green car is not without its environmental impact. But recent breakthroughs in recycling are reducing its environmental…
