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BMW i4 and iX US pricing, fast-charging reservations, Hyundai pivot away from ICE: Today’s Car News

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A sleek fully electric fastback and a big fully electric SUV from BMW are priced for the U.S., Hyundai is considering a pivot away from ICE. BMW has released U.S. and they both reflect a more premium price tag than comparable Tesla models. And would you use a reservations system for fast-charging?

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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port

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BMW is the latest of many automakers to officially adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), meaning future electric vehicles (EVs) built by the company will include Tesla’s charging port and get access to the vast Supercharger network. With six fully electric BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce models now available in the U.S.

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Tesla range boost, Hyundai and BMW plug-in recalls, Nikola could cut Badger: Today’s Car News

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A wide range of plug-in models—from Hyundai and BMW—are being recalled for potential fire risk. Karma prices its fully electric car. Hyundai has issued a stop-sale and U.S. Tesla boosts range for much of its lineup. And Nikola could revert to a “base plan” that means no Badger.

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Tucson Hybrid review, Toyota electric pickup, BMW solid state, Genesis EV: Today’s Car News

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Genesis shows its first fully electric model. BMW sets a timeline for solid-state tech. We get drive time in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. And Toyota confirms an electric pickup in its future. A first drive of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid told us that the superiority of this 38-mpg crossover over non-hybrid.

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Cadillac Optiq electric SUV aims at Tesla and BMW, costs $54,000

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says it hopes the model will help it reach its goal of selling two million EVs worldwide between now and 2026 and corner the market against rivals BMW AG and Tesla Inc. Others saw exponential growth—Hyundai-Kia saw EV sales rise 56% and at Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. sales were up 86% compared to last year. million in 2023.

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Hyundai introduces trade-in program in Korea to encourage transition from ICE cars to EVs

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Hyundai launched a new trade-in program in Korea that allows you to buy EVs like you would an iPhone. The move is designed to encourage shoppers to go electric with discounts on new Hyundai EVs when turning in used gas-powered cars. The new Hyundai Kona features more range, faster charging, and an upgraded design.

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Shelby Mustang Mach-E, BMW M5 spy shots: Car News Headlines

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BMW was once again spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned M5, and this time the test vehicle sported the production-bound lights and wheels. The new super sedan will feature a hybrid powertrain, but there are rumors of a fully electric powertrain as an alternative at some point.

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