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Bentley Targets Wealthy Indian Buyers with Mulliner Collection
Five exclusive models produced in Indian national colors as the continent's economy grows at pace.
By Paul Myles • March 8, 2024 -
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Rivian Tackles Mass Market With Next BEVs
Rivian moves downmarket with R2 and R3 battery-electric vehicles, priced at $45,000 or less when they go on sale in 2026 and beyond.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 8, 2024 -
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No Country For Old Rams
In a major midcycle makeover, the ’25 Ram 1500 eschews V-8 Hemi power in favor of robust Hurricane 3.0L Straight-Six Turbo power, signaling the next evolution in propulsion as Stellantis begins the light-duty pickup’s walk toward electrification.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 8, 2024 -
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Toyota C-HR Adds PHEV to Full Electrified European Lineup
Plug-in hybrid version of the midsize SUV is focused on electric drive range for the typical urban commuter.
By Paul Myles • March 7, 2024 -
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Charging Anxiety Is Biggest BEV Challenge
As EV adoption slows in the U.S. and Europe, efforts to speed fast-charging networks into action are well-founded given the anxiety 92% of consumers feel over charging away from home.
By David Kiley • March 7, 2024 -
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GM Launches FCEV Commercial Vehicle Lab
General Motors is establishing a hydrogen fuel-cell project for medium-duty commercial vehicles with federal government funding.
By David Kiley • March 7, 2024 -
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Mercedes Confirms Electric V-Class MPV for U.S.
The VAN.EA platform-based model is set for sale in 2026.
By Greg Kable • March 6, 2024 -
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Tesla Halts German Gigafactory Production After Arson Attack
Far-left group claims responsibility for suspected attack on electricity pylon, cutting power to Tesla's plant outside Berlin.
By Paul Myles • March 6, 2024 -
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Dodge Launches BEV ‘Muscle’ This Summer
Stellantis will launch a line of BEV Charger muscle cars this summer, followed by internal-combustion-engine versions.
By David Kiley • March 5, 2024 -
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Honda Trying Plug-in Fuel-Cell CR-V in Japan and California
Honda this summer will introduce a hydrogen fuel-cell CUV with an electric-battery range extender.
By David Kiley • March 5, 2024 -
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Tesla and BYD Wage Price War
As competition heats up in China for EV sales, the two heavyweights, Tesla and BYD, are warring on price.
By David Kiley • March 5, 2024 -
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BEVs Lose Market Share in Europe
Growth in car sales driven by SUVs but expensive BEVs lose out to budget ICE products.
By Paul Myles • March 5, 2024 -
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Researchers Claim Breakthrough in Ammonia ICE
Team of engineers at Japanese university say creating a combustion chamber vortex can achieve zero-emission ammonia-fueled ICE.
By Paul Myles • March 5, 2024 -
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VW Scirocco Hot Hatch Could Make Comeback as BEV
Volkswagen Group launches internal studies around a new Scirocco coupe as part of a four-way project with Porsche, Audi and Cupra.
By Greg Kable • March 4, 2024 -
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BMW Boosts Asian BEV Capacity with Battery Assembly Plant
New plant to supply expanding BEV production strategy in Thailand.
By Paul Myles • March 4, 2024 -
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BEV Mini Countryman Production Starts in BMW’s Leipzig Plant
Electric Mini joins ICE version in the eastern Germany facility.
By Paul Myles • March 1, 2024 -
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BYD Seagull Lands in Mexico as Dolphin Mini
BYD’s battery-electric compact hatchback enters Mexican market, but the Chinese automaker says it isn’t bringing the inexpensive model north of the border – yet.
By Daniel J. McCosh • March 1, 2024 -
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Maserati Reveals Drop-Top GranCabrio Sports Tourer
Italian luxury brand opts for traditional ragtop to save weight and space.
By Paul Myles • March 1, 2024 -
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Electric SUV First B-Segment Car for Volkswagen, Xpeng JV
VW and Xpeng hope to find efficiencies in their collaboration over vehicle platform development for Chinese products.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Mitsubishi, TomTom Combine on Cockpit That Monitors Driver, Traffic
The cockpit incorporates the latest developments from both companies such as simplified controls, more precise maps and driving instructions and more effective voice recognition. It also makes it easier for manufacturers to add new features.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Apple, BYD Decisions Let U.S. BEV-Makers Breathe a Bit Easier
Consumer electronics giant Apple kills its battery-electric car program and Chinese BEV juggernaut BYD says it will not enter the U.S. market anytime soon.
By David Kiley • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Volvo’s European Customers Get Accident V2V Alert System
Automaker's connected car system is now in a European pilot program to assess its accident warning capability.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Skoda Announces Third Model for India in Expansion Plans
Entry-level SUV to join Czech automaker's lineup as it plans localized vehicle production growth.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Jaguar Land Rover Owner to Build U.K.’s Biggest Gigafactory
Tata Group's global battery company agrees plans to create its first gigafactory outside India within reach of JLR's vehicle production sites.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Fiat, Jeep Opening Doors to More ICE Powertrains
Stellantis siblings react to slowdown in BEV sales in Europe and the U.S. with a greater focus on ICE and hybrid powertrains.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2024
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