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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

With the expected comeback of small cars by 2026, Bhargava says that the current dominance and popularity of SUVs is a trend that might or might not last in the future. For 170 million people who use two-wheelers for mobility, how will they remain mobile in the future? But one thing is clear: Hatchbacks are here to stay.

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Polestar announces ‘Made in America’ EV production start date

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While these tax incentives were previously reasonably straightforward, with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, things got a lot more complex, requiring EVs to be manufactured in North America (among other requirements) to qualify for incentives. This stems from Polestar’s unique connection with its parent company Volvo.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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In September 2023, Fisker shared that it ramped production of the all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 units per day. IRA EV tax credits winning over more auto dealers in 2024 During CES 2024, Henrik Fisker told Automotive News that the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer intends to sign with 50 car dealerships by the midyear.

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

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He’s even dubbed it “Albo’s ute tax”, and you should buckle down for hearing that one more often). Strangely, this position was in stark contrast with things the FCAI has said and predicted in the past, particularly about how many EVs and hybrids it thinks Australians will buy between now and 2029. Yes, BILLIONS. FCAI chief Tony Weber.

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America. Vehicle must be used primarily in the United States.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

In those days, India revolved around the pulse of small cars, an automotive ethos that endured for decades, reigning supreme until 2017-18, after which tides started turning in the favour of SUVs (sports utility vehicles). What’s more, in March 2024, for the first time, the top two vehicles sold were SUVs—Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta.

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Mahindra & Mahindra’s double play: Sustaining ICE, accelerating EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Of the Rs 27,000 crore plus that M&M plans to invest in its automotive business in the next three years, Rs 14,000 crore will be kept for the ICE vertical – primarily for bringing out new and refreshed SUV models. Out of the nine SUVs, six will be all-new products and three will be mid-cycle enhancements. People buy ‘wow’ products.

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