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2022 Audi e-tron GT buyers get 3 years of free fast charging from Electrify America

The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is the latest vehicle to get free DC charging at Electrify America charging stations for three years. Owners will need to enroll via the myAudi app upon purchase. Audi will also offer customized home charging solutions to e-tron GT owners via a concierge service through its partner Qmerit. By the…

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Tesla Model S Plaid pricing changes yet again before official launch event

The updated Tesla Model S has had a rocky few weeks, especially with the discontinuation of the Plaid+ super high performance model. With the official launch event scheduled to happen this very day, Tesla has once again made a change. They raised the price on the standard Plaid model. When Tesla first talked about Plaid,…

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Toyota and Lexus unveil new infotainment system with a virtual assistant

Toyota has unveiled a new multimedia system destined to go into next-generation models for both brands under its umbrella. Developed in North America by 400 dedicated team members as part of its Connected Technologies group, the new user interface aims to bring together a superior connected experience, the latest in-vehicle technology, value, and the ability…

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2022 Lexus NX debuts with updated powertrains and new plug-in hybrid model

The 2022 Lexus NX has officially been unveiled and sees the brand double down on electrified powertrains. Yeah, you read that right, there are now two hybrid variants for the Lexus NX with the addition of a plug-in hybrid model. Both also get AWD as standard equipment, which should make it more attractive to consumers…

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Check out Magna’s Surface Element Lighting Technology on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Magna has shown off its Surface Element Lighting Technology on the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. This lighting system is highly customizable and uses LEDs to create cool elements for the vehicle’s exterior. As a result, designers have more freedom when developing new vehicle concepts and allows for more flexibility in how to use light as part…

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2023 Kia Sportage looks mean and ready to take on the competition

The covers have finally lifted off the 2023 Kia Sportage and it looks quite imposing. Its front end blends a hungry-looking grille with cool angular LED accents and the main headlight clusters, giving it a predator-like face. You also find the floating roof treatment thanks to a silver strip or black trim that runs the…

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Elon Musk tweets out that Tesla is canceling the Model S Plaid+

Elon Musk, the CEO of the most valuable car company on the planet by market cap, tweeted out on a Sunday afternoon that his company is canceling the upcoming Model S Plaid+ super sedan. According to Musk there’s no need to make a step up from the Plaid model. “No need, as Plaid is just…

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Production version of Lexus LF-Z Concept arriving in 14 months: Report

It appears the Lexus LF-Z Concept revealed back in March is coming sooner than expected. During a media event at Toyota’s headquarters in Plano, Texas, Lexus confirmed to Roadshow that a production car based on the LF-Z is arriving in 14 months. That’s quite a quick time frame, especially for Toyota and Lexus who veer…

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Nissan Ariya officially delayed

If you were hoping to get a Nissan Ariya later this year, you’ll have to be waiting a little bit longer. Nissan has confirmed that the Ariya is going to be delayed in the United States until next year. Special edition orders began in Japan overnight for the launch in Nissan’s home country, but semiconductor…

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