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Auto Work(TM) The Electrified MINI: A Guide to Hybrid and Electric Coopers in Canada 12/08/2025. by Warren A. Lyon, Accredited Auto Work(TM) Journalist. What if a Mini Cooper Hybrid appeared in a remake of the Italian job or in another remake of the Bourne Identity. In the first version in the late 80's, Richard Chamberlain played Jason Bourne. It was a two door classic Mini in those movies but painted in a rugged old red colour. Maybe this new Mini All 4 in that same old classic red paint might capture our sense of nostalgia. It is built by BMW but it feels a bit like an MG designed punter in that MG ethos; innit? Click here for more.

Auto Work(TM) The Electrified MINI: A Guide to Hybrid and Electric Coopers in Canada 12/08/2025. by Warren A. Lyon,  Accredited Auto Work(TM)  Journalist.   What if a Mini Cooper Hybrid appeared in a remake of the Italian job or in another remake of the Bourne Identity.  In the first version in the late 80's, Richard Chamberlain played Jason Bourne.  It was a two door classic Mini in those movies but painted in a rugged old red colour.  Maybe this new Mini All 4 in that same old classic red paint might capture our sense of nostalgia.  It is built by BMW but it feels a bit like an MG designed punter in that MG ethos; innit?  Click here for more.   For those seeking the iconic MINI charm with a reduced carbon footprint, the brand offers a compelling lineup of hybrid and electric models in Canada. From the versatile Countryman Plug-in Hybrid to the all-electric Cooper SE and the new, larger Countryman SE ALL4, there's an electrified M...

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AUDI A7. We ask about an Audi A7 and a hybrid model. There should be one offered. It is an intelligent four door lift back design that is the dream semi Avante or Estate wagon for the Ikea couch buying customer. But, we need to save some fuel. We would like all Audi models to arrive on the buyer website first and foremost as hybrid standard and then you win the world of customer. If the consumer wants a fuel only model, you can do that for who ever he or she may be; a full fuel non hybrid nut bag.

Toyota revamps iconic Land Cruiser with hybrid version: Reuters

The Porsche and the Onitsuka Tiger tend to be comparable equals in ageless design classics. The Fj Cruisers would also fit this category; the oldest and the newest FJ Cruisers. The Toyota Land Cruisers also win this herald. But, we would hope for an Asian sports car; not just a shoe and not just a truck that reaches this ageless classic status.The Datsun Z cars come close but there is more we can do. It has to seat 5 people also.

Acura NSX. This just in; it is rumored that the NSX is leaving the electric motors in the wheels behind since how does the wheel turn if the motor is down? They will now utilize a turbo supercharged hybrid regenerative engine now in use in various Honda products such as the Accord. This new NSX, apparently, will travel at 80 kms per hour max speed for about 250 kms in the EV mode alone with a battery large enough to achieve this goal. This is added to the singular electric motor found in the vehicle's original design.

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Auto Work ™ Television. 29/07/2025. The 2024 Audi Q8. The 2024 Audi Q8 is under $ USD 80,000.00 in the US. Its an electric vehicle with standard current market expectations. It's still a plug in but some day they may build and market these vehicles t as a totally regenerative vehicle without plugs. But, if there is going to be any plug for recharging the battery powered vehicle, then let the recharging take only 2 minutes at most; maximum. 30 to 40 minutes in the rain is inconvenient and as the number of such vehicles increase, there could be line ups to recharge if it takes that long lousily. But, we know we could design a totally regenerative vehicle that does not require any recharging. Click here for more.

EQ Power by Benz.

Richard Mille Le Mans Car H24: This ambitious initiative is dedicated to the development and promotion of hydrogen-powered technology in endurance racing, with the ultimate goal of introducing a hydrogen class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. MissionH24 has developed a series of prototype race cars, including the H24 and its successor, the recently unveiled H24EVO. These vehicles represent the cutting edge of zero-emission racing technology, utilizing a hydrogen fuel cell system to generate electricity that powers the electric motors. Richard Mille's involvement as a key partner underscores the brand's commitment to innovation and future-forward thinking, extending beyond the world of horology. The H24EVO, in particular, showcases significant advancements in hydrogen propulsion, boasting impressive technical specifications.