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Stellantis is Dropping Billions on Ethanol Tech in South America

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The automaker said its investments in South America, specifically Brazil, show its confidence in the continent and a desire to reduce emissions with bio-hybrid technologies. Stellantis will eventually offer three variations on the theme, including a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and a full EV. percent market share.

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GM Stops Sales of Midsize Trucks to Fix Software Issues

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Certain Colorados and Canyons displayed intermittent software quality issues, identified during our rigorous validation process,” GM’s VP of global tech communications, Brandee Barker, told Automotive News. “A The Detroit company recently announced a shift from a full-on EV strategy to one that includes hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

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The Jeep Wrangler Sends the V8 Off With a Bang

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The SUV’s interior is massively improved for the 2024 model year, with a new look, better tech, and revised styling. This might be the V8 Wrangler’s last year on sale, but Jeep will continue selling the plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe, and an all-electric Wrangler is expected soon. Jeep claims a 4.5-second

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Stellantis Vehicles Will Jump to Tesla's NACS Starting in 2026

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That changed yesterday, as the automaker announced that it would begin offering the tech on some electrified vehicles starting in 2026. now, Jeep sells two plug-in hybrids, Chrysler has a PHEV minivan, and there are also the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV twins.

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Volkswagen Trademark App Suggests a Future Electrified GTI

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Both cars will likely get a midcycle refresh in the next year or so that brings more intuitive physical controls inside and tweaks to the tech. Of course, this new trademark application could suggest a hybrid or plug-in hybrid Golf variant. The Golf GTI and Golf R also got anniversary models in 2023.

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Volvo: No More Diesels After 2024

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While diesels made up the majority of its sales in 2019, Volvo said that EVs had overtaken the configuration, saying that electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are top sellers today. The EX90 and EX30 EVs are coming in the next year, bringing dedicated electric architecture and advanced safety tech.

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Will Not Bring Back V8 Engines

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liter turbo hybrid with four cylinders. .& liter turbo hybrid with four cylinders. The motor also looked to be removed from the E63 so the next generation could be fitted with a rumored hybrid inline-six engine. While just a rumor, the surrounding circumstances made it seem credible. liter M177 V8 after all.&