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VW unveils 2019 Jetta at Detroit; MQB-based, lower price

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unveiled the new 2019 Jetta at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Despite all the additional premium features and technology, the all-new 2019 Jetta pricing starts at $18,545—$100 less than the outgoing base model. Volkswagen of America, Inc., million of those vehicles have been sold in the United States.

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VW unveils long-wheelbase Tiguan at Detroit

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Volkswagen unveiled the new long-wheelbase 2018 Tiguan at the Detroit show. inches long, the 2018 model is 10.7 In addition, the 2018 Tiguan offers a combination of both passive and active safety systems that are engineered to meet or exceed current crash regulations. inch wheelbase—4.4 —Hinrich J.

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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?

Baua Electric

BCG estimates that most automakers lose around $6,000 on each EV they effectively sell for $50,000, that price accounting for any tax credits or other incentives the customer might be eligible for. Legacy automakers are still losing thousands of dollars on many EV sales, according to newly published analysis from the Boston Consulting Group.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. The 2018 BMW 5 Series iPerformance will be available at US dealers in spring 2017. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch.

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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This year, 34 entries were competing for the recognition and were chosen from 2018 and 2019 model year vehicles. To be eligible, a new or significantly modified engine or propulsion system must be on sale in a production vehicle during the first quarter of 2019, with a base price capped at $64,000. liter) in 2018.

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Insane Collection of White Porsches Sells for $30 Million

The Truth About Cars

The Challenger doesn’t appear to boast any modifications that would denote it as a hardcore street racer or drag car and few individuals familiar with the Detroit racing scene at the time claim to have any knowledge of its existence. But it made for a good story and that in turn drew the kind of attention that would help pad the price.

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Nissan To Have Longer-Range Electric Cars 'Relatively Quickly,' Exec Says

Green Car Reports

This week''s Detroit Auto Show included the introduction of the Chevrolet Bolt concept--which promises 200 miles of range at a price around $37,500. CHECK OUT: 2018 Chevrolet Bolt.'