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Kia presents new electric compact SUV EV5 at Chengdu show

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Kia presented its all-electric compact SUV, the Kia EV5, at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The company had unveiled a concept version of the EV5 at Kia Chinese EV Day in March. The Kia EV5 was created to redefine the compact SUV genre with a form shaped by Kia’s unique design philosophy Opposites United. Earlier post.)

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Faraday Future starts making FF91, ahead of April 26 launch event

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Faraday Future on Wednesday announced the start of production of its FF91 electric SUV, although the company hasn't actually shown any completed customer vehicles yet. The company said it will host a "launch event" for the FF91, which it.

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Rivian teases R2 lights and silhouette, announces unveiling event details

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Details surrounding the R2 are scarce, though Rivian noted on its official website that those who are new to how the company approaches vehicle design could refer to the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. Watch the live reveal event March 7th, right here on X. Meet R2 — our new take on electric adventure.

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First of heaviest Hummer SUV ever auctioned for Tread Lightly cause

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The first 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV has been auctioned off to benefit conservation nonprofit Tread Lightly, generating $500,000 for the group despite being incapable of treading lightly.

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Lamborghini Electrifies its First SUV with the Urus SE

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SUVs make the automotive world go round, so much so that even exotic automakers are now in the game. Lamborghini was one of the first with the Urus, and the company recently announced an update to its hot family hauler with the Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid SUV in the performance segment.

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Rivian speculated to unveil the R2 SUV by March 2024

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Documents from the Laguna Beach City Council hint at Rivian planning a launch event at the recently renovated Laguna Beach Movie Theater. Rivian is speculated to unveil new vehicles at the event, including the long-awaited R2 electric vehicle. The company also sells brand merchandise at the theater.

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Vinfast delivers first 100 VF 8 electric SUVs in Vietnam, US arrival still set for this year

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Vinfast reported on Saturday that it has delivered the first 100 of its VF 8 electric SUVs in its home market of Vietnam, ahead of wider availability and international deliveries in the U.S., At a delivery event held at the company’s Hai Phong manufacturing complex the company said it.

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