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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

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BMW has begun production of a battery-assembly facility at its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant in anticipation of production of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. BMW cylindrical battery cells BMW announced that it would build Neue Klasse EVs in Mexico , as well as two European production sites, in February 2023.

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BMW previews Vision Neue Klasse X: Is this the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?

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BMW is teasing the new Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV ahead of its official debut next week. Is this the electric BMW SUV we’ve been waiting for? BMW teases new Vision Neue Klass X BMW gave us a glimpse into the brands high-tech future with the Vision Neue Klasse , unveiled in September.

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). The Model Y alone took over 38% of Norway’s new passenger auto registrations in March. year on year. comprised 86.8%

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Lincoln puts EVs on the back burner amid Ford’s shift to more affordable EV models

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After Ford announced a surprising shift to more affordable EVs, its luxury Lincoln brand is putting electric on the back burner. Lincoln backtracks on EVs as Ford shifts to affordable In an interview (via Detroit News ), Lincoln President Dianne Craig said that the company is “listening to what customers really need.”

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EVs At 90.9% In Norway – Final 10% Needs Affordable Models

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share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.9% Overall auto volume was 15,566 units, up 4.5% June saw plugin EVs at 90.9% a year ago. Full electrics increased their share to 82.2%, with plugin hybrid share diminishing to 8.7%.

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Is this the luxury bargain of 2024? Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA

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The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200. inch infotainment screen, a powered tailgate, auto wipers, climate control and a panoramic view monitor. The Sports Luxury throws in Ultrasuede trim, auto parking, active noise control and a powerful 13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

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Kia EV6 GT vs gas-powered BMW M2 in a quarter mile and handling test showdown [video]

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Kia’s high-performance EV or the gas-powered BMW M2? See the Kia EV6 GT face off against the BMW M2 in a quarter mile and handling test in Edmunds’ latest video. Not only is the Kia EV6 incredibly fast, but it’s also more affordable than most premium sedans, starting at around $62,000. Which has more performance?

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