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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

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Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? Among its many winning assets: It fits the form that American households seek in a family vehicle, without the luxury price tag, and it’s at the leading edge in all aspects of charging. Hyundai and Kia announce Samsung SmartThings connectivity The truck-engine maker Cummins faces a $1.7

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

The Truth About Cars

Not the Subaru Justy , not the Toyota Tercel , not the Hyundai Excel and not the Suzuki Swift. If we're talking about realistic Metro competitors here, the base 1992 Ford Festiva actually managed to undercut the price tag on the cheapest possible Metro two-door hatchback that year: $6,911 versus $6,999.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

The Model Y qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range RWD Range: 310 Miles Price: $46,995 Available in a variety of configurations with several equipment packages, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a great crossover EV option for drivers looking to make the switch. Volkswagen ID.4

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Ford Mustang Mach-E

EV Life

While the new Ford Mustang Mach-E shares a name with the legendary Mustang Coupe, the crossover shares few characteristics with the iconic sports car. That being said, Ford is offering Mustang Mach-E trims focused on different specialties. 4 , and Hyundai Ioniq 5 , its performance-focused trims may separate it from the pack.

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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

Green Cars News

Carmakers are back on board the scrappage scheme following yesterday’s fiasco which saw the like of Ford and Honda suspend their participation in the scheme while issues over VAT payments were cleared up. Other ‘administrative issues’ over tax liabilities have now also been clarified.

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Carmakers are going green but British motorists are not

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The report found that strict new emissions laws are having a strong effect on the availability of cleaner cars, but wealth, motoring taxes, fuel prices and consumer attitudes, which vary wildly from country to country across Europe, have much more of an effect on how clean a car is chosen.&#. Hyundai / 7 / 149. Ford / 8 / 152.

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Similarly, the Ford Focus ECOnetic only saves around £18 compared to its conventional alternative. The Ford Fiesta remains the top-selling new car with almost 67,000 registered in the first seven months of the year. Meanwhile, the likes of the Hyundai i10 have made it on to the best-sellers list for the first time ( see article ).