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$340,000 Cadillac Celestiq production finally kicks off

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Luxury and electrification collide as Cadillac’s flagship sedan, the Celestiq, begins its production journey for the 2024 model year. This opulent EV has been turning heads from the day it broke cover, with its stylish design, top-tier features, and impressive all-electric powertrain. Hand-built at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, the Celestiq is poised to redefine the luxury… Read more…

Stellantis won’t follow Tesla with price cuts

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In a world where price wars are an everyday reality, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stands firm, pledging to protect the automaker’s profitability. Stellantis, known for being one of the industry’s most profitable companies, is ready to navigate the turbulent waters of the electric vehicle market without slashing prices that could jeopardize its bottom line. Tavares, while unveiling the company’s new… Read more…

JerryRigEverything tests Tesla Cybertruck’s towing abilities

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When it comes to grabbing headlines, Tesla Cybertruck is the king. It has garnered significant attention, especially when it comes to its impressive 4,990 kg towing capacity. However, recent real-world tests have shed light on some rather eyebrow-raising results. First was the real-life towing range test with rather underwhelming results. And now, JerryRigEverything took the matters in his own hands.… Read more…

Fisker teases Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition

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Fisker officially unveiled its latest creation, the Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition. Named after the picturesque coastal region in Northern California it is set to be available for customer orders in the latter half of 2024. The Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition will be the new top tier of Fisker Ocean lineup, sitting above the Extreme, Ultra, and Sport trim levels.… Read more…

Stellantis unveils STLA Large Platform with 800 km range

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Stellantis unveiled the STLA Large Platform today, which will underpin eight new vehicles from its vast array of brands between this year and 2026. Dodge and Jeep will lead with launches in North America, followed later by Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati. The STLA Large Platform is going to be available in both 400-volt and 800-volt architectures, and it’s built… Read more…

BMW i5 receives top safety scores in Europe, America, and Korea

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BMW’s new i5 has been setting new standards when it comes to vehicle safety, as proven by independent testing institutes on three continents. In the well known Euro NCAP testing, the i5 received the highest rating – five stars. BMW says the “extensive standard equipment with safety-relevant driver assistance systems” contributed a lot to that rating. Furthermore, BMW’s driver assistance… Read more…

Mercedes me Charge network reaches 1.5 million charging points

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Mercedes’ me Charge network has reached the impressive milestone of 1.5 million charging points worldwide, making it one of the biggest charging networks in the world. The me Charge network operates in 31 countries across three continents. About 600,000 of the charging points are located in Europe, 100,000 of which are in Germany alone, 800,000 are in Asia, and 100,000… Read more…

Ford showcases F-150 Lightning Switchgear – just don’t call it Raptor electric

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Ford is giving us an interesting take on off-road vehicles with the F-150 Lightning Switchgear. The one-off vehicle is done in collaboration with RTR Vehicles and Ford hopes it can prove that EVs can deliver the same all-terrain performance as their gas-powered counterparts. Ford decided that an unmodified 580-horsepower powertrain found in F-150 Lightning XLT was up to the task.… Read more…

2023 Lucid Air get deep discounts

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If you are in the market for a new Lucid Air, this may be your lucky moment. The Californian luxury EV maker announced time-limited discounts and enticingadditional offers to try and convince those still on the fence that buying Lucid Air is the way to go. Starting with inventory vehicles, the 2023 models are priced from $74,900. That’s already a… Read more…

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric N Line debuts with sportier looks

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Hyundai Motor Europe’s best-selling EV, the Kona Electric, receives a sporty N Line treatment, complete with eye-catching design elements that are bound to turn heads on the road. The 2024 version of the Kona Electric represents a significant improvement over its predecessor. Hyundai added some design elements of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 to modernize its appearance and improve… Read more…

Tata Punch.ev debuts with sub-$15K price

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Tata Motors just launched its latest car – the Punch.ev. The aggressively-priced EV aims to capitalize on the growing electric car market in India. The Punch.ev is the first model from Tata to be built on its new electric car architecture Acti.ev, which is expected to underpin several upcoming Tata EVs and SUVs, including the Curvv EV, the Sierra EV,… Read more…