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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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Honda and Kia showed the most price strength in the non-luxury market, transacting between 6% to 8% over sticker price in November. Meanwhile, Buick showed the least price strength, selling 2% or more below MSRP in November. Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. Most non-luxury brands had stable pricing or declines in November.

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Hybrids take 7% of California market in 1H 2013; PHEVs 0.7%; EVs 1.1%

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California Auto Outlook is sponsored by the California New Card Dealers Association. Honda came in a distant second, with 11.8% share of the total new light-duty vehicle in California in the first half—more than Buick (0.5%); FIAT (0.5%); Land Rover (0.5%); Lincoln (0.3%); and Mitsubishi (0.3%).). Despite a 0.9

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News: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

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Full of enablers Hoon Kim – Exterior Design Manager – The Ultium battery platform is currently used on several SUV EVs, including the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox, Cadillac Lyriq, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. The things you listed as restrictors, in the Optiq case they were actually enablers.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $8.5M to bring natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles to California

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To make the Energy Commission’s buy-down program as efficient and simple as possible, the incentive reservations are awarded in blocks to vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers. Bonander Buick GMC (Turlock, California) is awarded $190,000 for the buy-down of 19 propane vehicles manufactured by General Motors.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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So get over to your local dealer and see the latest they have to offer. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision. Apparently many people are noticing Mitsubishi, as sales results for March 2021 saw an increase of 59 percent compared with March 2020.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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Further promoting this market is the recent establishment of a new federal Energy Department public-private partnership effort called H2USA, which includes Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Honda. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Earlier post.). Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Buick electric SUV – the Electra is only a concept for now, but expect the sporty high-rider to provide inspiration for an upcoming electric Buick. Honda Prologue – first electric SUV from the Japanese brand is very much within the family. Overseas reports suggest the high-speed French maker will soon be EV only.