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Honda to Begin Selling Insight and CR-Z Hybrids in China By End of 2012

Green Car Congress

Honda will begin selling two hybrid models produced in Japan—the Insight and CR-Z—in China before the end of 2012, said Honda Motor Co., In addition, said Ito, Acura will introduce its first hybrid model within the next three years. Honda is also introducing its premium crossover utility vehicle, the Crosstour, in China.

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

Baua Electric

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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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

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. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Pulling its weight in a tough crowd. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

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

Clean Fleet Report

With sedan sales in the US declining over the past few years as crossover SUVs have become the vehicles of choice, Cadillac is looking to grab the attention of luxury sports sedan enthusiasts with the competitively priced CT4. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

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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., Tags: evdriven. in late 2010. Prius hybrid.

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