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Pick-up and take-over! Nissan targets Fisker Alaska as EV ute solution to fight Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV

EV Central

Nissan has engaged in crisis talks with EV-maker Fisker that could see the Japanese brand gain access to the failing Californian brand’s Alaska all-electric ute. But they could see Nissan plough as much as $US400 million ($A610m) into the EV start-up. 2026 Fisker Alaska. 2026 Fisker Alaska. Fisker PEAR. Fisker concepts on display.

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Mustang Mach-E range, Karma vs. Lordstown, Nissan and Hercules: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan appears to be exploring electric-truck possibilities, too. And the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV gets EPA range ratings. The most affordable versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E arrive to actually undercut the Chevrolet Bolt EV for those who can claim the $7,500 EV tax. Karma calls foul on Lordstown.

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JATO Dynamics: US new vehicle sales down 1.9% in Q1; SUVs, pickups increase market share

Green Car Congress

SUVs and pickup trucks continue to gain market share, with Honda’s 4.3% Continuing the trend of recent years, the market share of SUVs and trucks continue to rise within the United States. Continuing the trend of recent years, the market share of SUVs and trucks continue to rise within the United States. in Q1 2016 to 14.%

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IIHS: few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian AEB systems

Green Car Congress

Four of the first 23 midsize cars, midsize SUVs and small pickups tested earn the highest rating of superior, but more than half earn a basic score or no credit. But it’s clear automakers can rise to this new challenge, as Ford, Nissan and Toyota each earn superior ratings for some models. Eight others earn basic scores.

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Cars.com names its Top Picks for EVs: Volkswagen, Hyundai, Lucid, and Chevrolet

Teslarati

Cars.com released its Top Picks list for 2022 model year Electric Vehicles, with Volkswagen, Hyundai, Lucid, and Chevrolet taking the top spots in categories such as Value, Family, Luxury, and Commuters. Commuters – 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. Volkswagen’s ID.4 4 (Credit: Volkswagen). Credit: Lucid Motors.

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Kelly Blue Book: EV prices increased slightly in March, bucking general downward trend

Green Car Congress

Most non-luxury brands—including Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen—saw ATP declines between 0.2% Luxury cars and luxury full-size SUVs saw price increases between 0.8% month over month in March. This correlates with higher incentives helping to push prices down. and 1.6%.

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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

Green Car Congress

The SUV boom continued, with seven of the eight regions analyzed posting double digit growth. The popularity of SUVs in China has been an ongoing source of growth, and the trend continued last quarter, with the country accounting for 36% of total sales in Q1 2016. SUV growth also drove premium car volumes, with 2.15

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