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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ trial production, delivery date rumors swirl in China

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Rumors of Tesla’s redesigned Model 3, known as “Highland,” are continuing to swirl in China, and there are even indications that the vehicle has already started to be built and deliveries could occur as soon as October. The Highland Model 3 has been in development for more than a year. I’d love to chat!

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Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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The Zoox vehicles will also drive in light rain and at night, the company said, critical for gathering additional data. Zoox also operates retrofitted self-driving Toyota Highlanders in Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Foster City, California. m)after she was hit by a human-driven car.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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Looking at the latest “Highland” Model 3, as priced last week, it undercuts the Tesla by $9,000. Eligible buyers will be responsible for determining eligibility, specifically in light of adjusted gross household income caps. Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating.

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2023 Toyota bZ4X

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The aerodynamic front end, with a curved bumper, has narrow LED head and daytime driving lights, and what Toyota calls a “hammerhead shark-like shape” that runs from the hood to over the acoustic glass windshield. The modern design features narrow LED tail lights with a connecting light strip, taking up little space.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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The wide cascading grille shouts premium with a unique lighting signature of LED headlamps and daytime running lights in front of a long hood. Finished in Moonlight Cloud, which looked black in some light, our tester had an elegant look. The ambient lighting on the door trim and center console has 64 color options.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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coefficient of drag (C d ), which is a technical measure of how slippery the Atlas Cross Sport goes through the air, and the engine stop/start feature that turns-off the engine at a traffic light or stopped in rush hour traffic, then restarts when you release the brake pedal. This is very helpful when cornering in an unlit area.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. It has a more restrained grille and attractive LED front and rear lighting. Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. [

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