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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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In Canada, the Air Grand Touring Performance will be priced at $242,000 CAD (before taxes), with deliveries beginning in August 2022. (To To compare, the tri-motor AWD Tesla Model S Plaid is rated with peak power of 1,020 hp, with 0-60 mph acceleration (with first foot of rollout subtracted) of 1.99 June (US), Aug (Canada).

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Tesla rolls out forgotten Model Y configuration in Canada

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Tesla has rolled out the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive in Canada, a forgotten configuration that the automaker has not made a standard offering in several years. Tesla launched the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive in Canada this week, offering the car for $59,990 CAD. Design Studio. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. Acceleration Increase is offered exclusively to Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC and EQS 450 4MATIC Sedan and SUV customers in the US and Canada.

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Rivian posts teaser for R1T and R1S Dual-Motor AWD system

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Rivian recently teased deliveries of the standard and enhanced versions of the R1T and R1S Dual-Motor AWD. In its recent tweet, Rivian also noted that Dual-Motor AWD units will come in two versions: standard and enhanced. The standard Dual-Motor AWD R1T and R1S are capable of 600 HP and can run 0-60 mph in 4.5

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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As of writing, the upgraded Model 3 is now available for order in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The base Tesla Model 3 Highland features 272 miles of EPA estimated range, a top speed of 125 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 With this change, the previous generation Model 3 has been phased out.

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Rivian R1T’s Max Pack + Quad-Motor configuration will be unavailable starting 2023

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The Quad-Motor R1T costs an additional $8,000 in the United States and $11,000 in Canada. The Quad-Motor R1S also costs an additional $8,000 in the United States and $11,000 in Canada. The Standard Pack has an estimated range of 260+ miles, while the Max Pack has a range of up to 400 miles for an additional $16,000 in the U.S.

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Cadillac unveils electric Escalade IQ; 200 kWh, 450 miles; pricing starting around $130K

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The Adaptive Air Ride Suspension system enables the vehicle to be lowered up to 2 inches (50 mm) and raised 1 inch (25 mm), while additional features such as the standard Four-Wheel Steer, available Cadillac Arrival Mode and Low Ride Mode enhance capability as well as the Escalade IQ’s presence.

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