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VW ID 4 overhaul promises a generational update

by Peter Louisson
June 25, 2025

Another big update for Volkswagen’s electric family SUV will bring it in line with the design of the upcoming ID 2. It is all part of the brand's electric reboot. The ID 4 will join the ID 3 in a major update for a second time. Amongst a host of changes is the reintroduction of physical cabin controls. VW technical development boss, Kai Grünitz, confirmed that the ID 3 will be the first to adopt the new design language introduced on the 2023 ID 2all concept....

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Kia EV9 GT brings pace and simulated gearshift

by Peter Louisson
June 19, 2025

Kia's huge EV9 can now run 0-100 in 4.6sec, thanks to the introduction of a new 500hp+ GT model.  That makes it one of the fastest three-row SUVs available. Only the seven-seat SQ7 is quicker, clocking in at 4.1sec.  Oh, and the AMG GLS 63 does it in 4.2sec. Creating the added urge is a 160kW motor driving the front axle and a 270kW unit at the rear. The total system output is a claimed 374kW/800Nm. Prior to its arrival, the EV9 range-topper was the GT-Line. It outputs 283kW and 700Nm, for a 0-100 time of 6.0sec.  As well as...

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