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China-based GAC to debut new SUV, hybrid crossover and EV at Detroit show; planning NA market entry in 2018

Green Car Congress

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week, China-based GAC Motor will unveil three new vehicles: a new SUV, a hybrid crossover concept car, and an elecric vehicle developed internally. GAC is the only Chinese automaker to exhibit at the 2017 NAIAS and is also the first Chinese automaker to present on the main show floor.

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. The 2018 Equinox’s body structure design was optimized with a mixed-material strategy for strength and low weight. Ride and handling. turbo and 2.0L turbo gas engines (FWD models).

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

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With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. 2018 Fisker Emotion Concept. Museum Exhibit Review: 107 Years of Electric Cars. Nissan Hypermini. 2001 Nissan Hypermini. 72 mile range.

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Volkswagen to unveil new third-generation Touareg in Beijing

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Volkswagen will stage the world premiere of the new third-generation Touareg SUV—which the brand is calling its flagship—on 23 March 2018 in Beijing. China is the world’s strongest growing SUV market and Volkswagen’s largest individual market.

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Volkswagen unveils third-generation Touareg SUV in China; plug-in hybrid drive this year

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Volkswagen held the world premiere of its new, third-generation Touareg SUV in China—its largest market. Volkswagen SUV campaign. The 2018 Touareg is an important milestone in the largest product and technology campaign in the history of the Volkswagen brand. The first all-electric SUV from Volkswagen—the I.D.

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Rivian CEO announces 68,000 R2 reservations in less than 24 hours

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Less than 24 hours since the all-electric crossover SUV was unveiled, Rivian has taken over 68,000 reservations for the R2. For context, Rivian revealed the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV in November 2018. The Rivian R2 appears to have received a very warm welcome from the electric vehicle community.

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VinFast to unveil two new EVs at LA Auto Show next month

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The VF e35 and VF e36 electric SUV models are in the D and E market segments, respectively. At the event, VinFast will officially launch its global EV brand and its smart and environmentally friendly e-mobility solutions researched and developed by Vingroup’s technology ecosystem. Pre-order will begin in the first half of 2022.

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