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Toyota commits $1.3 billion to Kentucky plant for electric SUV production

Toyota has announced a significant investment of $1.3 billion in its Kentucky facility, aimed at enhancing electrification efforts, including the assembly of a new three-row battery electric SUV for the U.S. market. This investment increases the total investment in the Kentucky plant to nearly $10 billion, underlining Toyota’s dedication to producing high-quality vehicles and ensuring…

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EVs weigh too much for today’s highway guardrails

It’s no secret that EVs are heavy, in fact, they can weigh 25 to 50% more than comparable combustion-powered vehicles. This added bulk doesn’t just pose a risk to other motorists and pedestrians, but roadway safety equipment may not be up to snuff. Last October, researchers at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University…

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Audi’s Ingolstadt factory achieves net carbon-neutral vehicle production

Audi is going green. The German luxury automaker’s third manufacturing plant has just begun net carbon-neutral vehicle production. Announced on Wednesday, the Audi factory in Ingolstadt achieved this important milestone back on Jan. 1, 2024. This facility follows in the tire tracks of the firm’s Brussels, Belgium and Győr, Hungary plants that have been doing…

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Porsche reveals updated Panamera with improved E-Hybrid powertrain

Porsche’s latest revelation, the 2024 Panamera, marks a significant step in the luxury EV market, showcasing the brand’s commitment to electrification and advanced technology. This third-generation model, set to hit U.S. Porsche Centers in Spring 2024, starts at $99,900 and highlights the increasing integration of E-Hybrid powertrains in luxury vehicles. Central to the new Panamera’s…

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NHTSA steps up scrutiny on Tesla with a major vehicle recall

Tesla, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is recalling nearly 2.2 million vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the size of some warning lights on the instrument panel, which are found to be smaller than federal safety standards require. This recall affects a wide range of models including the Model S from…

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Mini Aceman electric crossover completes testing, is ready for mass production

The all-electric Mini Aceman is set to debut this April. Ahead of its official unveiling, the automaker announced on Tuesday that the pint-size EV has completed testing and validation under scorching desert conditions. The Aceman is a crossover that’s designed to meld the attributes of the iconic Mini Cooper with those of the larger, higher-riding…

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Confirmed: 2023 and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4s are eligible for federal tax credits

Earlier this month, there was some confusion about whether the Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric SUV was eligible for federal EV tax credits. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-built family-hauler should have been a shoo-in for these generous discounts but unexpectedly disappeared from the official vehicle list on FuelEconomy.gov. Fortunately, there’s been an update. Last week, Volkswagen confirmed that, yes,…

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Plug-and-charge capability coming to 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV

Making life much easier for its customers, on Wednesday, Volkswagen announced that it’s bringing super convenient plug-and-charge functionality to the 2023 ID.4 SUV early this year. This feature is a game-changer for EVs. Not having to fumble with a credit card or worry about whether you’re logged into the appropriate smartphone app greatly enhances the…

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Mazda unveils 2025 CX-70 SUV, looks like little more than a two-row CX-90

Mazda never tops the sales charts, but damn if this Japanese automaker’s vehicles aren’t a pleasure to drive and far more upscale than they have any right to be. Expanding its utility vehicle lineup, on Tuesday, the Hiroshima-based company unveiled the new 2025 CX-70, an SUV that, like other Mazdas, emphasizes dynamics and design. Specifics…

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Lookin’ good: Jeep teases all-electric Wagoneer S

Well, that didn’t take long. Less than two weeks ago, Stellantis unveiled its new STLA Large platform, an architecture designed to underpin a range of D- and E-segment vehicles around the world. On Tuesday, the multinational automaker shared a handful of teaser images of the Jeep Wagoneer S, an all-electric SUV based on STLA Large.…

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