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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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With the expected comeback of small cars by 2026, Bhargava says that the current dominance and popularity of SUVs is a trend that might or might not last in the future. What can he afford? Technological advancements will give small car buyers a more affordable vehicle in the future. Every car is not going to become an SUV.

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Ford Performance Introduces 700hp Kit for F-150

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V8 engine has been the F-150’s volume seller, but that hasn’t stopped some gearheads deep within the skunkworks of Ford Performance from coming up with a relatively affordable supercharger kit for the mill – one which cranks the wick to 700 horsepower. It’s been ages since the venerable 5.0L to 700 horsepower and 590 lb.-ft ft of torque.

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Build & Price Appears for 2024 Ford F-150

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Make no mistake, though – there are still plenty of permutations, enough to confuffle newcomers to the truck game who are trading out of an SUV in search of an Even More Rugged image. Our nickel’s worth of free advice is to study the pickup’s window sticker as thoroughly as one would examine tax forms.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E captures KBB’s EV Best Buy of 2022

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“Available for sale in all 50 states, the Mustang Mach-E brings some of the best plug-in style, tech, and performance available among (relatively) affordable electric cars. Its SUV-leaning shape and fresh attitude also contribute to the Mach-E’s value to both Ford and to the emerging EV landscape.” ” (Credit: Ford).

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

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Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market. It starts at a reasonable $32,500 plus a $1,595 destination fee, although it’s not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. To set la dolce vita vibes, the car even comes with its own theme music.

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Mahindra & Mahindra’s double play: Sustaining ICE, accelerating EVs | Autocar Professional

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Of the Rs 27,000 crore plus that M&M plans to invest in its automotive business in the next three years, Rs 14,000 crore will be kept for the ICE vertical – primarily for bringing out new and refreshed SUV models. Out of the nine SUVs, six will be all-new products and three will be mid-cycle enhancements.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, is the US member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (KPMG International). Investments.

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