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Bentley CEO Jumps Ship for Aston Martin

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It didn’t play well in the media and Hallmark has reportedly left the brand and since taken up with Aston Martin. Considering Aston Martin scooped Hallmark up just days after he left Bentley, it would seem that at least some of the parties involved have been considering a management change for quite some time.

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Ford EV strategy, Aston Martin hybrids, Volvo motors: Today’s Car News

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Ford is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric. Aston Martin plans to electrify up to 20% of its lineup in the next few years. And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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QOTD: Would You Live in Automotive-Branded Housing?

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I got a press release from Aston Martin today about the opening of a high-rise condo building in Miami that bears the company's branding. There's also at least one Aston Martin logo visible in the images the company shared. Image: Aston Martin] Become a& TTAC insider. There's just a handful left.

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Lucid’s mid-size ‘Model Y competitor’ slated for late 2026 production

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When asked by one investor if Lucid planned to make an affordable EV that would compete with Tesla, Rawlinson suggested that the high-volume mid-size vehicle would be key to competing with the EV giant. “We’re already competing with Tesla,” Rawlinson said.

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Tesla is no longer just a luxury brand, says major auto outlet

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence In 2022, Tesla’s prices were higher and were competing with companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin and Lexus.

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Which electric car is your favorite? Take our Twitter poll

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The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace has made its debut, Aston Martin announced its Lagonda brand would be dedicated to all-electric vehicles, and so forth. That's all very nice, but what about affordable electric cars for mass-market.

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Polestar (PSNY) CEO says rivals are falling into a trap by delaying EV plans

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Polestar’s Ingenlath told The Telegraph that automakers like Mercedes, Ford, Aston Martin and GM delaying EV plans were falling into a trap. For example, Volvo’s most affordable EX30 led to a record EV sales share (22%) last month. He explained they would be left behind, given the complex process of launching new EVs.