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Acura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]

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Acura has officially launched its first-ever BEV – the ZDX, and we at Electrek got the invite to Montecito, California, to test drive the top-tier S-Line trim of the crossover SUV. Acura did many things right in its first venture into electrification, but is it worthy of the performance grade the Honda division is known for?

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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 XT5 has a low dash design that nicely incorporated the 8.0-inch

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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. “ This compact system was designed for daily home refueling of a fuel cell electric vehicle.

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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. The Launch Edition features two motors, one up front and one in the rear, powered by a 78-kilowatt-hour battery. Plentiful Power.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. We had to remind ourselves we were driving a four-cylinder premium sports sedan with a starting price tag under $34,000. The CT4 has a low dash design that nicely incorporated the 8.0-inch,