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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

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Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at US dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric will be available late fall. Earlier post.)

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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets

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The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. is the VF 8 electric SUV. 2023 Vinfast VF 8 Vinfast’s first product for the U.S.

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Fisker adds new US dealer and several more in Europe as extreme price cuts take effect

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California-based EV startup Fisker signed a new dealer in Miami and several in Europe as it fights to turn things around. After announcing massive price cuts on its Ocean electric SUV last month, Fisker looks to grow its dealer network. Fisker Ocean electric SUV (Source: Fisker) “Time will tell what happens.

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Volkswagen Celebrates 75 Years in America

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It was exactly 75 years ago today, according to VW, that those two Volkswagen Type 1 vehicles landed on the shores of New York, marking the first attempt to sell the thing to Americans. Volkswagen of America was established in 1955 to organize dealers whilst providing parts and service. Images: VW] Become a TTAC insider.

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Toyota is already offering $10k off a lease for its fully electric 2024 bZ4X

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Photo: Toyota Toyota has made its fully electric 2024 bZ4X – which only just landed on dealers’ lots – available to lease with a $10,000 discount. But CarsDirect reports that the EV is available in the Greater New York area with a lease cash discount. Read more: Toyota to invest $1.3B

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Fisker confirms potential EV partnership with “large automaker”

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Fisker Alaska electric truck concept Fisker has so far relied on contract manufacturing for production of its sole model, the Ocean electric SUV. Fisker has in the meantime begun pivoting to a dealer-based sales model , to supplement direct-sales efforts depending on the market.

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