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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. It’s not unusual for a dealer to mark up a Lightning Platinum an additional $50,000 today just to place an order. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

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Tempting Lexus owners to plug in There also is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—where customers are referred to as “guests.” The RZ 450e is sold in all 50 states and is available at dealers now. Lexus has been known to say they are where “luxury goes green,” which is fair and accurate.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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If you are not familiar with not feeling transmission shifts, make sure your VinFast dealer sales representative lets you take a test drive longer than once around the block. Speak to your dealer representative about when these features will be available. Check with the dealer for updates as this is a constantly changing landscape.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Pricing and Availability The all-new CX-90 is scheduled to be in Mazda dealers in late March 2023. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The 2024 ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S are on-sale now at Acura dealers in all 50 states. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Go check it out!

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Add your name and, after a $100 refundable deposit, a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Volkswagen will also invest to support installation of charging stations in certain dealer locations. Earlier post.)

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