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Audi axes PHEV sales in top market

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Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Now, to refocus, Audi has announced that it will no longer be selling PHEVs in the giant Asian market. According to the executive, Audi’s PHEV sales have more than halved in China since 2020.

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Audi and INRIX debut online traffic services at CES 2015

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Audi and INRIX are introducing INRIX XD Traffic services to Audi vehicles in North America, available in model year 2015 Audi vehicles with Audi connect. Additionally, INRIX Fuel provides location and real-time fuel price information for more than 140,000 gas stations in North America.

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2022 BMW iX: 300-mile electric SUV will rival Model X and E-Tron, start around $85,000

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Pricing for the 2022 BMW iX, which will rival the Tesla Model X, Audi E-Tron, and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, hasn’t yet been detailed. But BMW North America tips that the model is expected to start in the mid $80,000s.

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Tesla one of few automakers retaining U.S. EV incentives after rule change

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and globally, as foreign automakers were forced to shift production to North America to qualify. 4 and Audi’s Q5 TFSI eQuattro PHEV, Nissan’s Leaf hatchback, and even the freshly released Genesis GV70 Electrified. Second, 50% of the value of battery components must be produced or assembled in North America.

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Nobody Knows if the BMW M5 Touring is Coming to America

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Despite having been quoted as confirming the BMW M5 Touring for North America, Domagoj Dukec has just recanted. For those wondering what happened, The Car Guide had reported Dukec as confirming the M5 Touring as bound for America during a Portuguese test drive of the redesigned 2024 BMW X2.

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Frost & Sullivan: safety & emission regulations drives top 30 tech features of N. American OEMs

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Major automotive OEMs, suppliers, as well as small technology start-ups are expected to partner or collaborate with the aim of reducing the price point of top features, offering new business models such as connectivity through the cloud and data-based services to end users.

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Alfa Romeo plans to build an EV SUV to rival BMW iX, Mercedes EQS

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The plans will start with an electric “large saloon” car in 2027 that will be suited for both North America and Europe. For comparison, the BMW iX starts at $85,095, the Mercedes-Benz EQS starts at $105,550, and the Audi Q8 e-tron comes is expected to cost between $75,000 and $87,000. I’d love to hear from you!