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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

However, it can encourage federal regulators to implement policies so rigid that the industry is required to build EVs in greater numbers and that has been its preferred tactic. stated Mike Aus, dealer principal of Durango Motor, which sells Ford, Lincoln, Kia and Toyota vehicles out of Colorado.

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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

Charged EVs

In September, it held a press drive in Colorado to show off the pickup to automotive and lifestyle reporters, who largely gave the truck favorable reviews for its performance, off-road capability, and clever design features. Targeting luxury truck buyers. But Rivian isn’t really targeting those trucks.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

As the luxury division of the Hyundai Group (Genesis, Hyundai and Kia) it has gone from two models in 2015 to eight in 2023. The Hyundai Motor Group has made a $10 billion investment to build and sell electric vehicles in North America; the first is the 2023 Electrified GV70 built at the new manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

I’d probably choose a non-Morizo package as I still have people who like me and would want to ride with me, but that Toyota can build and sell such an uncompromising car (five-door hatch with just two seats!) Honorable mentions: Toyota Supra manual, Toyota Prius, BMW 330i, Cadillac CT4 Blackwing, Kia EV6 GT, Chevrolet Trax Activ.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing from the University of Texas at El Paso and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from Adams State University in Colorado. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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Junkyard Find: 1988 Mazda 323 Base Hatchback

The Truth About Cars

Today's Junkyard Find is a rare example of Mazda's entry in the sub-six-grand field for '88, found in a self-service yard in northeastern Colorado. For (slightly) bigger spenders, the $5,490 Ford Festiva (a Mazda design built by Kia), $5,495 Chevrolet Sprint (Suzuki Cultus) and $5,556 Subaru Justy awaited.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing from the University of Texas at El Paso and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from Adams State University in Colorado. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.