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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success. We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.”

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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Nissan Surf-Out concept Within last week’s 2030 plan presented by Nissan, emphasizing more affordable EVs , the automaker said that it will pair with Mitsubishi for the joint development of a Nissan Frontier pickup replacement in EV and PHEV forms. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL. And instead it’s planning more hybrids.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. Matthew Guy Audi RS e-tron GT: Yes, go ahead and roll your eyes. Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The Wrangler 4xe gets too expensive in top trims, but Jeep gave us a cheaper configuration for 2024 that makes it easier to afford.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Audi E-tron 5,612. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.)

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

Push EVs

A similar personal best was gained by its slightly lower volume sibling, the Opel Corsa, just outside the top 20. After the untimely demise of the BMW i3, the iX1 is the most affordable BMW BEV on offer, and we should expect it to be the brand’s bestseller over the medium term.

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

Baua Electric

Besides that eye-watering price tag, it all runs counter to a big push for more affordable EVs as Chinese rivals turn up the pressure. The all-around Lyriq has been compared to the Mercedes EQE SUV, Audi A8 e-tron, and BMW iX. It offers an estimated driving range of 530 kilometers (329 miles), thanks to its Ultium battery.

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I’ve driven the Tesla killer – and it’s not what you think it is | Opinion

EV Central

Personally, I’m not totally convinced by the Tesla experiences I’ve had (yes, the comment section is below, fire away, fan boys and girls). Indeed, whenever people talk about Tesla being a competitor for Audi, BMW, Benz et al, I just don’t buy it. It’s an enticing prospect. Nor would I buy one.

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