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GM adding Plug and Charge

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With today’s launch, Plug and Charge is available now at nearly all EVgo DC fast-charging stations. Ultium Charge 360 is a holistic charging approach that integrates charging networks, GM vehicle mobile apps and other products and services to simplify the overall charging experience for EV owners, fleets and dealers.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. Vehicles are scheduled to start arriving at dealers in the fourth quarter of 2022. All of the Wrangler Willys 4xe power modes are available when the drivetrain is shifted to 4Lo. liter four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.

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VW Car-Net mobile app integrates with Siri to enable new features

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announced that its VW Car-Net mobile app added a new Apple mobile device feature, available now. Available with iOS 12 on Apple devices, owners can now use Siri to help control their vehicle. Features available through Car-Net are divided into three key areas: “App-Connect,” “Security & Service,” and “Guide & Inform.”.

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Lightning Systems and New Eagle unveil battery-electric upfit system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway, chassis cab models

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The new LightningElectric zero-emissions package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford’s eQVM program. The product will be available first on heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and will go on sale in early 2018. The system is available now, worldwide on more than 25 platforms.

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Interview: Jenny Chang, Kia Seltos Product Manager

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Kia already has the EV6, Niro, Sorento and Sportage electrified SUVs available now, with the EV9 coming soon.]. When Will It Be in Dealers? CFR : What is the timeline for the Seltos being in dealers? Kia: This is a 2024 model that will be in dealers in the middle of 2023, with the 2025 model coming out in late-2024.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Review – Ready For New Challenges?

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The 2024 Hyundai Kona is launching nowdealers should be receiving units as you read this – and Hyundai has some challenges to overcome as it gets the new Kona to market. In other words, Kona now competes against more nameplates and some of the previous nameplates have been much improved. mates to an eight-speed automatic.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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Sport and Sport Plus: The highest level of drive performance is made available in the “Sport” and “Sport Plus” modes. In “Sport” mode, the battery charge is always maintained at a minimum level to ensure that sufficient boost reserve capacity is available when needed. The V6 is active continuously in these modes.

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