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Honda to Begin Selling Insight and CR-Z Hybrids in China By End of 2012

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In addition, said Ito, Acura will introduce its first hybrid model within the next three years. Honda is also introducing its premium crossover utility vehicle, the Crosstour, in China. Tags: Brief. President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his speech at the 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Pulling its weight in a tough crowd. Story by John Faulkner.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. First volley–a recasting of the iconic Ford Mustang as an electric crossover– the Mach-E. Audi E-tron 5,612.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Acura TLX Type S. Acura TLX Type S.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. Lexus, Infiniti and Acura are all promising EVs, but most of those don’t even have target introduction dates.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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With sedan sales in the US declining over the past few years as crossover SUVs have become the vehicles of choice, Cadillac is looking to grab the attention of luxury sports sedan enthusiasts with the competitively priced CT4. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX. An American challenge to European and Asian compact luxury sedans.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Tags: evdriven. Great Wall Motor Co., Seat supplier Keiper strengthens.

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