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FAW-VW make preparations to produce e-tron in China

September 19, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Starting next year, the Audi e-tron will be produced for the Chinese market by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture at the Changchun plant. Between 45,000 and 50,000 units per year are planned. Another Audi electric model to be produced in China is the e-tron Sportback. This is the conclusion of a media report from China. While […]

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Kia mulls over electric Picanto

September 19, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Kia is considering a purely electric version for their city car Picanto. “There’s nothing confirmed yet, but we are really looking at it,” says Emilio Herrera, COO of Kia Motor Europe. To build an electric Picanto, Kia would have to cut costs to 16,000 to 17,000 euros, according to Herrera. Currently, such a vehicle would […]

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Honda introduces hybrid 2020 CR-V

September 19, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Honda has introduced a hybrid version to the 2020 CR-V lineup in the USA. This is the first electrified SUV from Honda in the US, and joins the Accord Hybrid and Insight as the third electrified Honda manufactured in the U.S. While the rest of the series received some small design tweaks, as well as […]

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Tesla to launch plaid powertrain Model S in 2020

September 18, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is planning the production launch of their Model S with a triple-motor Plaid powertrain in October or November of 2020. Measures are also being taken to boost profits for the running quarter. The announcement came following a prototype of the vehicle reportedly beating the Taycan on the Nurburgring. While no technical data is available […]

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Porsche 718, Cayenne & Panamera may go electric

September 18, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Within the next twelve months, Porsche intends to make a final decision as to whether the next generation of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman will be solely manufactured as an electric series. This was stated by Porsche boss Oliver Blume in an interview. Corresponding prototypes are already being tested. If Porsche opts for a […]

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Fords looks to build more on MEB basis

September 17, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

VW is negotiating to develop a second MEB-based electric car as part of the cooperation with Ford, which was sealed in July. The original agreement provided for Ford to purchase 600,000 MEB kits from Volkswagen for its first own model. Now it could become significantly more. According to German media sources, the decision to build […]

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Ford is banking on hybrids at the IAA

September 11, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Ford presented its most comprehensive range of electrified vehicles to date at the IAA. A pure electric car is still missing, as mostly hybrids and plug-in hybrids are to be seen in Frankfurt. The sales targets are also notably high. The new models on show include the new SUV crossover Puma EcoBoost Mild-Hybrid, plug-in hybrid […]

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Seat Mii available to order soon for 20,650€

September 11, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Seat has published the award for the all-electric Mii electric for Germany. The small car electric of the Spanish Volkswagen subsidiary will be available at a basic list price of 20,650 euros and is therefore cheaper than the sister models of the Škoda and VW brands. For comparison: For the Škoda Citigo e iV, customers […]

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Rivian pulls $350 million in financing round

September 11, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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The electric car startup Rivian has received another investment of 350 million dollars. The fresh capital comes from Cox Automotive, a subsidiary of the media company Cox Enterprises. This is the third financing round this year. Cox Automotive will also appoint a representative to Rivian’s Board of Directors, the company announced. In addition to the […]

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Hyundai presents electric race car Veloster N ETCR

September 10, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Hyundai Motorsport has presented its first electric racing car at the IAA. The all-electric Veloster N ETCR was specially developed for the new ETCR racing series, which will start in 2020. Hyundai also presented a concept to serve as a design template for future electric models. The electric racing car has little in common with […]

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