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Mitsubishi Mirage to Be Discontinued by 2025

The Truth About Cars

Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. Back when you could purchase a Chevrolet Spark or Mitsubishi Mirage for the same price as a half-decent motorcycle, there was a lot more to praise. But the days of a $13,000 economy car are over.

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On the horizon with EV News 

Electric Auto Association

Zero Not just motorcycles anymore The Trident, Zero Electric Vehicles’ first automobile, became closer to reality with the introduction of the company’s rolling electric chassis. Kia New name, new logo, new cars The rebranding of Kia includes an ambitious plan to release seven new EVs by 2027. Zero Trident. Lucid Air interior.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. Electric motorcycles breakout. Sales of e-motorcycles have been increasing, but the market remains a tiny fraction of the e-bicycle and e-scooter market (5.2 Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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Size or Speed? IIHS Study Examines Safety Between Models

The Truth About Cars

The concept was drilled into your author’s head as a youth while attending motorcycle safety courses. There were also a few vehicles that carried over from the driver-death list — including the Kia Rio, Kia Optima, Kia Forte, Dodge Charger, and Nissan Altima. It’s plausible.

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