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Kia Soul and Niro electrics, Mitsubishi Evo comeback, Audi e-tron GT: Today's Car News

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Mitsubishi recycled its rally-star Evo name for a new performance electric crossover concept. Audi introduced its second all-electric model, the e-tron GT. At the LA Auto Show, Kia revealed two upcoming electric cars, the 2019 Niro EV and 2020 Soul EV. All this.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept Updated For LA Auto Show

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There''s a Lexus RX, the diesel Audi Q5, and we''re waiting on Mitsubishi''s Outlander plug-in hybrid. Volkswagen will preview one more at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, in the form of an updated CrossBlue Coupe Concept. The choice of fuel-efficient crossovers is rather limited right now. but that''s about it.

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

Baua Electric

Nissan Surf-Out concept Within last week’s 2030 plan presented by Nissan, emphasizing more affordable EVs , the automaker said that it will pair with Mitsubishi for the joint development of a Nissan Frontier pickup replacement in EV and PHEV forms. 2024 Rivian R1T Could the safest pickup be fully electric?

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CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

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CAM also selected Mercedes-Benz as the most innovative brand; BMW came in second, followed by Volkswagen, Audi and Ford. Along with hybrid models from Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, the Group also offers a number of natural gas powered models. Mercedes-Benz took the top brand award, followed by BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Ford.

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Size or Speed? IIHS Study Examines Safety Between Models

The Truth About Cars

The vehicle that saw the most per capita deaths (2018-2021) was the Mitsubishi Mirage G4. Because the little Mitsubishi was pursued by the Dodge Challenger. The concept was drilled into your author’s head as a youth while attending motorcycle safety courses. Images: Mitsubishi; IIHS] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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News from Detroit

Plugs and Cars

Toyota titillates with its plug-in Prius test program (600 vehicles worldwide over the next few years) as well as an all-electric 50-mile range "small, urban commuter BEV" and a plug-in hybrid concept small car. Audi , too, continues to tantalize with its E-tron. They say the car will go on sale in 2012.

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Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept features three-motor powertrain with new Dual Motor active yaw control

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will stage the world debut of the e-Evolution Concept—a new-generation, high-performance all-electric crossover SUV—at the 4 5th Tokyo Motor Show, indicating a direction Mitsubishi Motors can take in the near future.