Levies on all classifications of cars are being increased, most notably on completely built-up luxury imports, which had been taxed at a cumulative 112% and now carry a 140% duty.

Battery-pack costs are declining and more capacity is on the way, as industry players predict continued market growth through 2020.

The CUV’s one-of-a-kind design resonates with some, specifically married, college-educated women whose annual earnings hover near or above $100,000.

The 2.0L 4-cyl. is smooth and powerful enough to replace BMW’s iconic I-6 engines on a growing number of its up-market models. The auto maker already is designing a completely new engine family of 3-cyl., 4-cyl. and 6-cyl. engines.