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Tesla Lead Engineer urges Rivian to optimize R2 for existing Supercharger Network

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But while the Rivian R2 has earned praise for its price, specs, and looks, one aspect of the vehicle has raised eyebrows — its charge port location. EV advocate Chris Hilbert , who attended the R2 event, claimed in a post on X that Rivian was able to provide him an answer behind the R2’s charge port location.

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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

Green Car Congress

Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. Since unveiling Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce electrified classics, Lunaz has been consistently asked by its global customer base to apply its re-engineering and restoration approach to these cars.

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Tesla Superchargers to adopt time-based pricing for non-Teslas EVs

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More details about this upcoming initiative were shared in the second-quarter earnings call, including the process involved for non-Tesla EVs to access a Supercharger station, as well as the pricing for the service. . And we’ll also be smarter with how we charge for electricity at the Supercharger.

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Abarth 500e landing with $60,500 price tag, nudging Tesla Model 3 money

EV Central

When asked what car you drive, what price being able to say “ Scorpionissimaaaa …” in your finest faux Italian? Today’s price announcement follows confirmation the tiny four-seat hatch will hit Australian showrooms late this year. Is the price right? What’s included with the Abarth 500e?

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Will Not Bring Back V8 Engines

The Truth About Cars

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. & According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport , sources from within the company have denied suggestions that larger engines would be returning to the AMG C and E63.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC Sedan Review – Slick Sport at a Dear Price

The Truth About Cars

I loved almost everything about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 – except its price. This Merc doesn’t make too many tradeoffs – for example, the engine is nice and quiet despite the car’s sporting character. Not even by deleting my phone from the Bluetooth and re-installing. But laden with options, the price balloons.

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Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

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Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “It should be…” These will be affordable EVs, according to Renault Group engineering boss Gilles Le Borgne. Including Australia? Renault 5 Prototype concept EV. .