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BMW to rethink naming convention as it moves to Neue Klasse

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BMW is heading for a naming makeover. The brand is reportedly going to embrace a more consistent naming system for both electric and traditional combustion engine vehicles. Recent applications to the European trademark office reveal BMW’s new approach. These recent revelations are corroborated by additional filings with the German trademark authority. BMW is about to move to a unified naming approach with the “i” prefix indicating electric models staying put. The Neue Klasse platform is where the new naming strategy will make its grand debut. Starting with the X3 family, the… More…

Juiced e-bikes start from $899 lows, Aventon Pace 500.2 now $600 off, more

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Juiced Bikes is offering the best prices of the year on a pair of its popular e-bikes when you opt for the yellow colorways. Both the RipCurrent S Step-Through and RipRacer are getting in on the savings, now starting from $899. They’re joined by a 1-day sale on the Aventon Pace 500.2 e-bike at $999, as well as a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…

Ultium-based EVs are gaining traction, GM’s Q3 2023 financial report shows

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GM’s Ultium EV platform is finally starting to pick up speed. The latest report by the company reveals EV sales are still a small fraction of the company’s total sales volume – this quarter, companies under the GM umbrella delivered 20,094 EVs compared to the 674,336 total sales. And of those 20,094 units, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV account for 15,835 of the sales. That’s an great performance for a vehicle that’s approaching its end-of-life stage. GM is going to update it using its Ultium platform in the near future, though. Although not record-breaking, the rest of the sales are from… More…

Kia is announcing three new EVs on October 12

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Kia’s lineup of EVs has been among the most unique and distinctive so far, and in recent times it’s covered more and more of the market at various price points. The Korean company is of course set to continue launching new EVs, and we will get a glimpse of three of those next week, on October 12 to be precise. That’s when Kia EV Day is taking place, an event during which the company says it will announce its future EV vision along with a new model lineup. Specifically, it will present three new small to medium sized EVs, with keynote speakers expected to introduce these as well as Kia’s… More…