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The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Electric (First Drive)

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On the outside, the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 Electric looks like a crossover that’s on the smaller side. It’s something you’d line up with the BMW X1, Mercedes B-Class, or perhaps something even smaller because of its low stature. Stepping inside, you’re treated to a spacious and modern interior that … [continued]

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Chery Launches The 34.4 kWh Tiggo 9 In South Africa’s Growing PHEV Market

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Plug-in hybrids are now getting batteries bigger than some full battery-electric vehicles. I used to drive a first generation Nissan Leaf that had a 24kWh battery, so I am always fascinated to see plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with larger batteries. An example of this is the new Chery Tiggo 9 Super … [continued]

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Global EV Patent Counts are Growing, with BYD in the Lead

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During the recent opening of the new BYD Zhengzhou All-Terrain Race Track, Li Yunfei, General Manager of BYD Group’s Brand and Public Relations Department, shared several lists from the global automotive big data platform www.autopat.cn showing BYD well ahead in the global patent count for HEVs (conventional hybrid vehicles), BEVs … [continued]

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New NIO ES8 Pre-Orders Start

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On August 21, 2025, NIO’s Premium Flagship SUV, the All-New ES8, was officially unveiled and opened for pre-orders. The six- and seven-seater variants of the Executive Premium Edition are priced from RMB 416,800 ($58,050), or from RMB 308,800 ($43,000) with the battery subscription plan of NIO Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). The Executive … [continued]

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