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Bosch offering sub-$10K 24 kW DC fast charger for North America; SAE J1772 DC Combo connector

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Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has introduced the Power DCPlus DC fast charger in North America, starting at less than $10,000. The station has been approved by General Motors and can be ordered through GM’s Dealer Equipment Program.

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Junkyard Find: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

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Outside of North America, there were Isuzu Askas , Opel Asconas , Holden Camiras , Chevrolet Monzas … and so many Cavaliers! market Js were available as two- and four-door sedans , coupes , three-door hatchbacks , convertibles and station wagons. In its heyday, the J-Car was assembled in factories on five continents.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. Conventional hybrid vehicles do not have torque converters to improve fuel economy because torque converters lose energy while transferring power to the drive wheels. The new Sonata Hybrid goes on sale this spring and is built in Asan, Korea.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Rally

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BlueCruise is available to be used on more than 130,000 miles of divided highway across North America, with the system utilizing a combination of road sensors, with an infrared camera to track the driver’s head movements and eyes, even when wearing sunglasses. Please see a CPA before visiting your Ford dealer. Plus, as Ms.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. Speak to your dealer representative about when these features will be available.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

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First announced in 2022, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is now available at Chevrolet dealerships across North America. Pricing and Availability The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST hits dealers this month (May 2024) and comes in one trim level, the Launch Edition, so all you need to do is pick a color.