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Refreshed Porsche Taycan, Kia hybrid minivan, cheaper Ford and GM EVs: The Week in Reverse

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In a first drive of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van, we saw The post Refreshed Porsche Taycan, Kia hybrid minivan, cheaper Ford and GM EVs: The Week in Reverse appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Mercedes, Porsche, BMW stocks defy market downturn despite disruptions

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The stocks of German luxury automakers, including Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW, have remained strong in recent months despite numerous disruptions. Other automakers, including Ford and GM, have seen massive falls in stock value over the same timeframe. Porsche has seen similar success. MBG stock chart by TradingView.

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Porsche Provides New Features Within Apple CarPlay

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While certain other companies (ahem, General Motors, ahem) are busy and inexplicably running away from Apple CarPlay, brands like Porsche are making a concerted effort to further integrate the tool into their vehicles. Porsche feels it can do better than the current digital status quo. Images: Porsche] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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GM believes ‘production hell’ is behind it with plans to build 20X more Ultium EVs in 2024

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General Motors (GM) looks to get back on track this year as executives believe EV “production hell” is behind it. After missing EV sales targets for the past two years, will 2024 be the year of execution, as GM says it will? Is GM putting production hell behind it? GM confirmed it was pausing sales to fix a software glitch.

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Porsche Project X, Ford Mustang GT3: Automobile Information Headlines

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Porsche has rolled out an idea for an electrical hypercar, and has showed it’s these days comparing whether or not to place the car into manufacturing. There also are rumors that it will spawn a Toyota sibling within the U.S.

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Tesla’s 5-year lead against rivals validated by auto parts giant

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This is, at least, according to auto parts giant Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., China-based Tuopu is a major auto parts supplier, providing components for numerous automakers that range from local brands like Geely and SAIC to Western companies like GM and Ford. pic.twitter.com/AroBTVgbPn. pic.twitter.com/AroBTVgbPn.

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New GM 10-speed auto for Camaro ZL1 shifts quicker than DCT; to be applied in 8 other models by 2018

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With faster upshifts than a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and a wider overall gear ratio spread to optimize performance and efficiency, the all-new available GM Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission sets a new performance standard in the 2017 Camaro ZL1. GM-developed controller. GM control system. Earlier post.).

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