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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. This is controlled auto ignition. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Polestar 4 now on-sale as mid-sized electric SUV targets Tesla Model Y

EV Central

Sourced from China and riding on the SEA architecture set to underpin various models from the Geely Group, the Polestar 4 also slots in under the luxury car tax threshold, allowing Single Motor versions to take advantage of the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles. inch central touchscreen and 10.2-inch

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

EV Central

That opposition includes the Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Volvo XC40 and C40 and two of three models in the all-conquering Tesla Model Y line-up. The iX1’s pricing means it just scrapes in under the luxury car tax threshold, but you can forget about state-based rebates or the federal FBT exemption. inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Heres our roundup of auto-maker comments in the media recently. A January 2007 Pacific National Laboratory study shows that if we woke up tomorrow and all our vehicles could plug in, todays grid could support more than three-quarters of them charging at night without building a single power plant. We see evidence of evolving views.

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