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The new Toyota Yaris Cross compact crossover SUV

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 Among the most expanding sectors of the market, the B-class SUV is certainly one of the hardest fought. Consumers are asking for compact crossovers capable of combining the dimensions suitable for city driving with an off-road style, and the manufacturers are happy to satisfy them. Based on the same platform used for the latest generation of the Yaris, the new Toyota Yaris Cross proves to be a decidedly city-appropriate crossover. The merit is the particularly small size of the car body. The length measures 4 meters and 18 cm, while the width and height respectively reach 177 cm and 168 cm. The 256 cm wheelbase is identical to that of the Yaris. Despite the close relationship with the Yaris, the style centre of the Japanese company has created a specific look for the Toyota Yaris Cross . The lines used for the car body are particularly squared starting from the front where a very high nose stands out adorned with thin and sharp headlights that integrate well with the various ribs...

The new Toyota Yaris Cross with the Adventure equipment

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The all-new Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid SUV with the Adventure equipment differs significantly from the Elegant equipment that was shown at the world premiere in 2020. The Adventure equipment is designed with an active lifestyle in mind, it's… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/new-toyota-yaris-cross-adventure-equipment

Mercedes-Benz has started testing hydrogen fuel cell trucks

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Mercedes-Benz has started testing hydrogen fuel cell trucks electric cars Sun, 05/30/2021 - 14:16 Recently, Mercedes-Benz has made it clear that it sees hydrogen and fuel cells as the basis for making future heavy long-distance transport CO2-neutral. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/mercedes-benz-has-started-testing-hydrogen-fuel-cell-trucks

The new Ford F-150 Lightning fully electric pickup from $ 39,000

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The new Ford F-150 Lightning fully electric pickup from $ 39,000 electric cars Wed, 05/26/2021 - 06:06 Tags Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Trucks Ford F-150 source https://www.electrichunter.com/ford-electric-cars/new-ford-f-150-lightning-fully-electric-pickup-39000

The new BMW iX xDrive50 electric SUV from 98,000 euros

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The new BMW iX xDrive50 electric SUV from 98,000 euros electric cars Tue, 05/25/2021 - 08:01 Tags BMW iX Electric SUV BMW iX xDrive40 BMW iX xDrive50 BMW iX M60 source https://www.electrichunter.com/bmw-electric-cars/new-bmw-ix-xdrive50-electric-suv-98000-euros

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 tyres for Toyota Yaris Cross

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 Toyota has chosen to install Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 tyres as standard equipment on its new Toyota Yaris Cross, a B-segment SUV specially designed for the European market. The dimension to be installed on this new B-segment SUV is 215 / 50R18 with a load and speed index of 92V.      Toyota expects to produce more than 150,000 Yaris Cross per year at its TMMF Onnaing plant near Valenciennes in France, and will then achieve a market share for the B-SUV segment of over 8%. The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 tyres are designed to meet the specific needs of Toyota and its customers. The EfficientGrip Performance 2 tyres are recognized for their potential for good mileage and their good braking properties on wet and dry surfaces. For Toyota Yaris Cross, Goodyear's team has focused on delivering superior ride quality and low noise levels as these are important elements for the target customers. The good grip, versatile efficiency and comfort mean that th...

The price of the Ioniq 5 starts at 43,000 euros

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The price of the Ioniq 5 starts at 43,000 euros electric cars Fri, 05/21/2021 - 02:59 In a few days, Hyundai will open the reservations for the Ioniq 5. This is the first model of the new electric family of the Korean brand and the first electric car to be developed on the E-GMP platform. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/price-ioniq-5-starts-43000-euros

The Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid SUV has chosen Goodyear tyres

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The Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid SUV has chosen Goodyear tyres electric cars Wed, 05/19/2021 - 14:03 Toyota has chosen to install Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 tyres as standard equipment on its new Toyota Yaris Cross, a B-segment SUV specially designed for the European market. source https://www.electrichunter.com/hybrid-cars/toyota-yaris-cross-hybrid-suv-has-chosen-goodyear-tyres

Toyota confirms carbon neutrality by 2050

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Toyota announced the results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. The plan for how the company will achieve climate neutrality by 2050 was also presented, with an approach based on a variety of technologies to ensure that all customers are included. … from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/miscellaneous/toyota-confirms-carbon-neutrality-2050

The new Ford Mustang Mach 1 sports car with 460 hp from 92,000 euros

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The first deliveries of the new Ford Mustang Mach 1 , offered to European customers, are now underway. The 2021 Mustang Mach 1 enhances the already powerful performance of the world's best-selling sports car with a special 5.0… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/sports-car/new-ford-mustang-mach-1-sports-car-460-hp-92000-euros

The first Ioniq 5 electric cars arrived in Europe

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The first Ioniq 5 electric cars arrived in Europe electric cars Tue, 05/18/2021 - 09:51 A few months after the world launch of Ioniq 5 in February 2021, the first electric cars have already arrived in Europe. source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/first-ioniq-5-electric-cars-arrived-europe

The new "Power-Up" wireless technology from Ford

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With the new " Power-Up " wireless technology, Ford can easily and conveniently ensure that the car is continuously updated with the latest quality improvements and latest features.  Ford technology makes these software updates automatic . In other… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/miscellaneous/new-power-wireless-technology-ford

Harley-Davidson transforms LiveWire into an independent electric brand

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The US manufacturer Harley-Davidson launched its first electric vehicle in 2019 with the LiveWire motorcycle. Several other e-vehicles, including e-scooters and e-bikes, should follow. Recently, the company seemed to be neglecting… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson-transforms-livewire-independent-electric-brand

The new Volkswagen ID.4 GTX electric SUV with a sports car vibe

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The new Volkswagen ID.4 GTX electric SUV with a sports car vibe electric cars Thu, 05/13/2021 - 06:55 It was about time.  Volkswagen presents the ID. 4 GTX , the first electric car with a sports car vibe from the German manufacturer, which paves the way for future performance models. Tags Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Electric SUV Electric cars in 2021 source https://www.electrichunter.com/volkswagen-electric-cars/new-volkswagen-id4-gtx-electric-suv-sports-car-vibe

The new Fiat 500e electric car with 95 hp from 27,000 euros

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The new Fiat 500e electric car with 95 hp from 27,000 euros electric cars Mon, 05/10/2021 - 04:47 Tags Fiat 500e electric city car Electric cars in 2021 source https://www.electrichunter.com/fiat-electric-cars/new-fiat-500e-electric-car-95-hp-27000-euros

Toyota Proace City Electric will hit the market at the end of the year

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 The Stellaris concern has almost finished forming a family of electric utility vans. Only Citroen is missing in the range, while Peugeot e-Rifter, Opel Combo-e Life a nd Toyota Proace City Verso Electric are already there . The latest model debuted as the last and at the same time as a cargo modification without the Verso attachment. The technique is the same as that of related "heels": the front wheels are rotated by an electric motor with a return of 136 hp. and 260 N • m, and a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 50 kW • h is laid under the floor between the axles, which is enough for 260-280 km according to the WLTP cycle. Buyers will be offered two modifications - with a body length of 4.4 and 4.75 m (the distance between the axles is 2785 and 2975 mm). There will be five or seven seats in the cabin, and the trunk volume behind the second row, depending on the version, will be 597–850 litres. If you fold all the seats, except for the front ones, then this figure will...

The new Audi e-tron GT quattro from 99,000 euros

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The new Audi e-tron GT quattro from 99,000 euros electric cars Fri, 05/07/2021 - 09:40 Audi's new e-tron GT electric car is now available for sale at dealers in Europe. The battery-powered Gran Turismo is available in two models, both with all-wheel drive. source https://www.electrichunter.com/ev-news/new-audi-e-tron-gt-quattro-99000-euros

The new Cupra Formentor Plug-in e-HYBRID with 245hp from 43,000 euros

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With an electric range of up to 58 kilometres mixed with a super-efficient petrol engine, the  Cupra Formentor Plug-in e-HYBRID  combines the best of all worlds in the brand's first self-developed electrified model. CUPRA Formentor Plug-in… from Spare Wheel - we make cars run faster https://www.spare-wheel.com/suv-cars/new-cupra-formentor-plug-e-hybrid-245hp-43000-euros

The new Toyota Proace CITY Electric has up to 280km of range

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The new Toyota Proace CITY Electric has up to 280km of range electric cars Tue, 05/04/2021 - 13:01 The new Toyota Proace CITY Electric marks a significant expansion of the Toyota Professional product range in electrified light vans and passenger cars. This electric van makes Toyota a strong player in the segment of compact vans Tags Toyota Proace CITY Electric Toyota Proace Electric Electric minivan source https://www.electrichunter.com/toyota-commercial-vehicles/new-toyota-proace-city-electric-has-280km-range

The 5 best electric cars of 2021 by autonomy

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The 5 best electric cars of 2021 by autonomy electric cars Sat, 05/01/2021 - 09:06 After years of unchallenged dominance in the electric car market, Tesla finally has some competition in the electric cars market. But, it is still challenging to make up a list of electric cars with g source https://www.electrichunter.com/electric-cars/5-best-electric-cars-2021-autonomy