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Hyundai taps ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec to bolster performance as it transitions to EVs

Baua Electric

Hyundai is bringing on ex-Porsche and Apple exec Manfred Harrer to lead the development of its new luxury Genesis Magma brand. Hyundai hires ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec Hyundai Motor announced Tuesday it had hired Harrer as executive vice president and head of its newly established Genesis & Performance Development Tech Unit.

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VW ID 3 revealed, Nissan electric crossover, Hyundai and Kia fast-charge: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan has reportedly shown its all-electric crossover to dealers, but it isn’t coming soon. Porsche has upped its investment in Rimac. And the first of VW’s affordable electric cars is revealed in full. Hyundai and Kia are investing in very fast charging—in Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Report: Vehicle Supplies Are Climbing Back Up

The Truth About Cars

Having asked several car salesmen and visited numerous dealers myself this month, the big takeaway is that markdowns seem to be reserved on the big ticket items that aren’t selling like they used to. But there does not appear to be a similar surplus of affordable models. All-electric models also appear to be overcapacity on many lots.

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Mercedes’ next high performance EV spotted testing in California

Teslarati

This includes flagship models like the EQS, the electric variant of the historic S-Class, and affordable models like the EQA. Mercedes has already launched the EQE SUV in the United States, but the AMG trim is expected to show up on dealer lots later this year, along with more details, including pricing information.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

EV Central

That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. READ MORE: We buy a used Porsche Taycan! per cent) A healthy and growing pool of affordable used EVs is critical to their wider adoption in Australia. per cent.

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BMW sends i7 EV on a road trip to understand Aussie demand

EV Central

BMW Australia is hitting the road with its new i7 luxury electric saloon to understand whether it will garner more interest from prospective buyers than its more affordable ICE counterpart. The popularity of the Porsche Taycan in Australia is evidence BMW might get some votes in favour of the i7.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

EV Match

Several car dealers will have new EVs that guests can sign up to test drive. This event, held at the Forney Museum, will have an awesome collection of electric vehicles to learn about, such as Tesla, BMW, Chevy, Porsche, and more! National Drive Electric Week – San Jose, CA. September 25, 2021. September 26, 2021.