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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

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As several executives suggested this past week at the New York Auto Show, they’re also a key to enable the next generation of 70-mile plug-in hybrids , as incentivized by California, without compromise. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. Matthew Guy Audi RS e-tron GT: Yes, go ahead and roll your eyes. Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The Wrangler 4xe gets too expensive in top trims, but Jeep gave us a cheaper configuration for 2024 that makes it easier to afford.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Audi E-tron 5,612. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.)

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

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2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors is banking that Europeans will want an American-made $93,000 SUV that has zero emissions – but the US brand has had plenty of trouble getting production off the ground on its home turf. The top-of-the-line Sport mode starts at $61,795.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

Tesla has been a ZEV-only company since its inception in 2003; Audi , Fiat , Volvo , and Mercedes-Benz are targeting ZEV-only sales by 2030; and General Motors and Honda are targeting ZEV-only sales by 2035 and 2040, respectively.” Department of Energy], with planning happening on all fronts.”

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The 2024 Buick Regal (CN) Leaked: Do We Miss It Yet?

The Truth About Cars

It wasn’t even terrible to look at — mixing design trends that had been synonymous with Buick since the 1990s with a tinge of Audi. But we’re doubting the Chinese Regal is an homage to later examples of the fourth-generation Chevy Camaro. But one cannot help but feel like the Regal failed to get the attention it deserved.

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As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

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Now let us look at another major factor in deciding a company’s position in the EV landscape #4 Having A Wider & Affordable Product Range To win the race, automakers must make EVs affordable and accessible to the masses. Affordably positioning their product range is very crucial for EV makers.