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Volkswagen’s China Strategy Is Taking Shape: 3 New Concept Cars Coming To Auto Shanghai

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Electric, connected and smart: vehicles embody Volkswagens new China DNA Series models of the concept cars will be launched from next year CEO Thomas Schfer: We have everything it takes to be successful in China.

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Bezos-Backed Slate Auto Working On a $25,000 Electric Truck

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In addition to space travel, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has his eye on the auto industry. Hes reportedly backing Slate Auto , an EV startup focused on building a compact electric truck for around $25,000. Details are scarce, but Newsweek connected with the company on a short teaser video posted to X.

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GM Eliminates Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Aftermarket Kits

The Truth About Cars

General Motors decision to remove Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity features from vehicles wasnt a popular one. The options for GM EVs with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are shrinking, so we recommend acting quickly if you want one with these handy features. However, the business no longer offers the kit.

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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

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Slate Auto has released the details of its introductory model. The Slate Truck will be manufactured in Michigan by Slate Auto, which initially gained notoriety by being financially supported by Amazons Jeff Bezos. Of particular interest is the fact that this isn't strictly a "connected vehicle."

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Volkswagen debuts Tiguan Turbo at 2025 New York Auto Show

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NEW YORK -- The wraps have come off of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo here at the 2025 New York Auto Show. The pistons and connecting rods are strengthened and the crankshaft is nitrided. Technically speaking, the car is called the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo. The additional power is achieved via a bunch of tweaks.

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Plug’n Drive and NexDrive Announce Essential Partnership Powering Canada’s EV Transition

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NexDrive recognizes the power of connecting Canadians with hands-on experiences like test drives and EV education as a way to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation. Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. and sign up for our newsletter.

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Cyberattacks On EV Chargers Pose A Growing Threat

The Truth About Cars

Those risks come from many EVs extreme levels of connectivity. Upstreams vice president of marketing, Shira Sarid-Hausirer, said, Its not necessarily the number of assets, its the connectivity and the fact that theyre all interconnected that increases the risk dramatically.