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For mass adoption to succeed, EVs will need to sell at prices comparable to internal-combustion cars while still generating profits for their manufacturers. Despite recent supply-chain issues causing a backslide in battery affordability, General Motors and Volvo now predict that will happen by mid-decade. In an interview with Automotive News…
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In 2013, German carmakers got their hands on Tesla Model S luxury four-door sport sedans and tore them apart. An industry insider in that country told us the Model S was a massive shock to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—but perhaps even more so to Porsche, which had been hugely successful with its fast, sporty Panamera four-door. The Porsche…
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The reborn 2024 Fiat 500e is coming to the U.S., Stellantis confirmed this week, although not until the first quarter of 2024. This won’t be the first time Fiat has sold the 500e in the U.S. The previous generation of this model was sold exclusively in California and Oregon—although it became a favorite among EV enthusiasts (and enthusiasts…
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Production of the Fisker Ocean has started on schedule at contractor Magna Steyr’s Austrian factory, Fisker announced at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. That paves the way for its planned U.S. launch as a 2023 model. The electric SUV was announced at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, before Fisker had settled on a platform for the vehicle. After…
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Nissan announced new ownership perks for the Ariya and Leaf that could be a selling point for these EVs when the strong supply-pinched market starts to cool off. Called Nissan EV Carefree+, the package includes maintenance and charging perks for buyers and lessees of 2023 Nissan Ariya and Leaf vehicles, along with roadside assistance, Nissan said…
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There are few electric convertibles of any brand or price range, but Genesis hinted that it may join this small group with a new concept car unveiled this week in Malibu California. The Genesis X Convertible Concept shares its platform and powertrain with 2021’s Genesis X Concept electric luxury coupe and the Genesis X Speedium Coupe Concept…
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Toyota on Wednesday night revealed a concept SUV teasing one potential direction Toyota might soon take in a production electric vehicle. The bZ Compact SUV Concept is a “nod to the near future,” Toyota announced on the eve of the Los Angeles auto show. Toyota claims to have used an approach with the concept that aims “to express…
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Hybrids are a great choice for reliability, according to a the latest Consumer Reports survey, with the Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla, and Lexus NX rated among the most reliable. Hybrid cars and hybrid SUVs ranked first and third, respectively, in the nonprofit’s Annual Auto Reliability Report, released Tuesday. The Maverick, Corolla, and NX all…
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Lucid on Tuesday revealed a few more details regarding its upcoming Gravity electric SUV—and it’s promising to shake up the world of electric SUVs much in the same way it has with its range- and efficiency-topping Air sedan. The Gravity will be built on the same platform and underpinnings of the Air, and even though it will follow a…
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California’s Lucid has delivered the first example of its Air Touring, while confirming important details of this new version of its electric luxury sedan. In a press release confirming the start of deliveries, Lucid said further development has reduced the coefficient of drag (Cd) of new Air models to 0.197, which the company claims is a record…
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