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

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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. However low the cost of operations becomes; the buyer still has to find the money to buy the car initially. But one thing is clear: Hatchbacks are here to stay.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E captures KBB’s EV Best Buy of 2022

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Ford has captured a tremendous accolade with the Mustang Mach-E after Kelley Blue Book announced that the all-electric crossover is the Electric Vehicle Best Buy for 2022. Its SUV-leaning shape and fresh attitude also contribute to the Mach-E’s value to both Ford and to the emerging EV landscape.” ” (Credit: Ford).

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Kia EV5 medium SUV revealed, could be here in 2024

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Kia has staged the surprise reveal of a medium-sized electric SUV dubbed the Concept EV5. Rolled out at the brand’s Chinese EV Day, it comes just days after the production version of the large Kia EV9 SUV was revealed. The post Kia EV5 medium SUV revealed, could be here in 2024 appeared first on EV Central.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

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There are almost 100 used, demo and near-new iX SUVs on sale, despite seemingly only being on sale for five minutes. Perhaps a cheeky lowball offer on a just-run-in Audi RS e-tron GT doesn’t look a bad idea at all. 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys appeared first on EV Central.

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Researchers find consumers compensate for fuel-efficient car by buying bigger second vehicle; losing 60% of fuel economy savings

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An analysis by a team from the University of California, Davis, MIT and Yale suggests that households that buy a fuel-efficient vehicle tend to compensate for that purchase by buying a bigger, more powerful second vehicle. The idea that products can act as complements or substitutes is commonplace in economics.

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Mercedes offers new acceleration increase program with a twist

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Mercedes has been at the forefront of a controversial idea in the automotive industry , subscription-based upgrades. seconds, the EQS SUV from 5.8 seconds, and the EQE SUV from 6.2 Further complicating the ethics of the OTA upgrade program is the difference in what customers are buying. seconds, the EQE sedan from 6.0

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker has also cut prices on some of its lineup. “Price continues to be a leading factor in why people don’t buy EVs, so anything Rivian can do to lower that barrier is a good idea.”

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