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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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Hyundai introduced the US-market version of its Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the US market. Kona Electric Motor Drive System. This 100 kW DC fast-charging capability is standard on the Kona Electric.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

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If you have driven any electric vehicle, you know the acceleration is quick, with manufacturers trying to outdo each other with the shortest time to 60 or 100 mph. The Infinity Roof, made up of three panels, brings back memories of the Pontiac Firebird from the 1970s and 1980s. They have done it, and it is electric.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Understeer was non-existent, so it was possible to get back on the gas quickly when hitting corners hard. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ] Other Premium Compact SUVs We’ve Checked Out (& More Electrics Coming). News: BMW iX3 All-Electric Crossover. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50. Flash Drive: 2022 Lexus NX.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Road Test: 2015 Infiniti Q50. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. kilowatt-hours).

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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News: Infiniti Qs Inspiration. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.