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Honda CEO: Honda Studying Battery Electric Commuter Car, But Holds Fuel Cell Vehicle as the Ultimate Eco-car

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In his remarks prior to the unveiling of the new CR-Z hybrid ( earlier post ), Honda Motor President and CEO Takanobu Ito said that the company has taken up the challenge to reduce CO 2 emissions through advancing various electromotive technologies. “ Battery technology continues to be a barrier to mass market use. President Ito.

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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. The reverse automatic braking will snap your head, but is a valuable safety technology.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. Acura TLX Type S. Technology abounds with a 3D driver display, an augmented reality head-up display, and the incredible sounding Burmester 4D surround sound system. Acura TLX Type S. Ford Bronco.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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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. Lexus, Infiniti and Acura are all promising EVs, but most of those don’t even have target introduction dates.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Great Wall Motor Co., Prius hybrid. plans to launch by the end of next year.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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We had to remind ourselves we were driving a four-cylinder premium sports sedan with a starting price tag under $34,000. Competing in the premium compact sedan category, the 2021 Cadillac CT4 has some stiff competition including models from Acura , Audi , BMW, Genesis , Infiniti, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX.