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Mercedes’ next high performance EV spotted testing in California

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The upcoming Mercedes AMG EQE SUV was spotted completing testing in California ahead of a planned launch in the coming year. Now, as the premium German brand looks to electrify its performance offerings as well, its newest electric AMG model has been spotted testing in California, the Mercedes AMG EQE SUV.

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Porsche pegs two new Taycan variants to unveil at LA Auto Show

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German automaker Porsche will unveil five new models at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November, two of which will be new variants of the all-electric Taycan. One of the models will be positioned between the Taycan 4S and the Taycan Turbo, with a new body style also being introduced among the expanding lineup of Porsche powerhouse EVs.

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Rivian R1T gets torture tested with towing through California

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Powell used Motortrend ‘s own 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition to tow a Porsche Cayman GT4 from Los Angeles to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park in the Central Valley. The post Rivian R1T gets torture tested with towing through California appeared first on TESLARATI.

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

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In a first drive of the 2025 Porsche Taycan , we found that with improvements to performance, efficiency, and charging, this grand-touring electric sports car lives up to its original mission—and much more. Is CEO Elon Musk costing Tesla sales? It’s an occasion to look at what Tesla has accomplished —and what it hasn’t.

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Porsche’s upgraded Taycan EV boasts longer range and faster charging

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In initial tests, the new Porsche Taycan showed impressive driving range of up to 365 miles (587 km). Although these were pre-series models, the upgraded EV drove over 100 miles more than the current model. He said the initial range test in Southern California “impressively demonstrated how efficient the reworked Taycan is.”

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Long-distance Porsche Taycan, more Ford electrics, EPA chaos: Today's Car News

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Porsche covers more than 2,100 miles in 24 hours with its new Taycan electric car. A deal between California and several automakers have thrown EPA efforts to roll back fuel-economy regulations into a tailspin. A new report reveals two new electric SUVs coming from Ford.

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Ford Escape mpg, Lincoln plug-in miles, Taycan 4S driven: Today’s Car News

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And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. The Porsche Taycan 4S is. Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe.

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