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  Jeep accidentally posted these Wagoneer S photos, then deleted them

  Jeep recently posted and then hastily removed photos of its Wagoneer S model, which is anticipated to be the brand's first EV targeting the US market. The mistake occurred on Facebook, where Jeep's social media handler made an unintended faux pas, allowing the images to be downloaded before they were taken down.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 23, 2024, 1:41 p.m.
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  Opel reportedly cancels plans for electric Manta

  Opel is said to be dropping its plans for the electric Manta model. According to a recent report by L'Automobile Magazine, the company has shifted its focus towards a classic model range.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 23, 2024, 12:23 p.m.
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  Hyundai and Kia Unveil ‘Active Air Skirt’ Technology to Help Electric Vehicles Go Faster and Farther

  Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation unveiled the ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) technology that minimizes the aerodynamic resistance generated during high-speed driving, effectively improving the driving range and driving stability of electric vehicles (EVs).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 23, 2024, 10:34 a.m.
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  Fisker Alaska Electric Pickup Is Coming To Europe

  Last year, at Fisker’s Product Vision Day event, the company showcased three vehicles: Alaska, Pear, and Ronin. The electrification offensive now sees the Alaska approaching European shores with an anticipated production start in Q1 of 2025, as confirmed to Autocar.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 23, 2024, 9:53 a.m.
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  Porsche Macan EV Official Sketches Preview Upcoming Reveal

  Recently, camouflaged test mules and driven pre-production prototypes have been sighted. Porsche now goes public with its intent showcasing the official drawings of its electric iteration of the Macan.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 9:07 p.m.
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  The Xiaomi SU7 is expected to be priced slightly higher than predicted

  It appears that Xiaomi is taking its time to determine the price of its first car, the Xiaomi SU7.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 5:43 p.m.
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  Next-gen Mercedes EQC spotted testing in snowy conditions

  The next-generation Mercedes EQC continues its planned preparations for its debut in the increasingly competitive premium electric vehicle market with an all-new dedicated EV platform. Known as the MB.EA platform, this scalable architecture is a significant departure from the first-generation EQC, which shared its underpinnings with the combustion-powered GLC.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 4:58 p.m.
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  Changan Qiyuan E07: A Unique SUV, Crossover, and Pickup in One Vehicle

  New images have surfaced of the unique all-wheel-drive Changan Qiyuan E07 with a 5-seat layout that can transform into a pickup. It can also autonomously locate charging stations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 3:05 p.m.
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  Ford to Reduce F-150 Lightning Production Due to Lower Demand

  Beginning on April 1, the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, the Michigan plant where the electric pickup is manufactured, will transition from two production shifts to one, affecting approximately 1,400 workers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 1:28 p.m.
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  Baby Mercedes-Benz G-Class will be electric only

  Mercedes-Benz technical chief Markus Sch?fer has confirmed that the new baby G-Class will be equipped exclusively with an electric powertrain and thus denied rumours about the development of an internal combustion engine.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 12:05 p.m.
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  Stellantis has introduced the STLA Large platform for electric vehicles with a range of up to 800 kilometres / 500 miles

  Full-size vehicles based on the STLA Large platform will first appear in North America from Dodge and Jeep, and then from other brands including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler and Maserati. Eight such models will be produced between 2024 and 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 11:39 a.m.
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  Chery will bring the Omoda 5 EV to Germany with prices starting from 37,000 euros

  China's Chery plans to bring its new electric Omoda 5 EV to the German market in the first half of 2024. This 4.4 metre long crossover has two versions with different batteries and supports fast charging.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 10:44 a.m.
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  Tata Punch.ev small crossover SUV will have a price tag of 12,000 euros

  India's Tata has launched a new electric crossover, the Punch.ev. It is already available for order in its home market and North Africa, where it is attractively priced.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2024, 10:14 a.m.
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  VW Tiguan is set to go electric in 2026

  VW management has given the green light to launch the electric Tiguan in 2026. This became known from the presentation on the company's business indicators for 2023.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 19, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
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  Audi RS Q e-tron became the first electric car to win the Dakar Rally

  An electric car has won the Dakar Rally for the first time. It is an Audi RS Q e-tron driven by the Spanish pair of driver Carlos Sainz and navigator Lucas Cruz.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 19, 2024, 2:42 p.m.
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  Solar roof for Tesla Model Y adds 30 kilometres in five hours

  DartSolar has created a solar panel for charging electric cars. Tesla Model Y was chosen to test and demonstrate the technology.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 19, 2024, 1:59 p.m.
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  The new Dacia Spring will arrive in summer 2024 with a different design

  In 2023, the Dacia Spring compact hatchback became the third most popular electric car in the private European market. The Romanian brand intends to continue the success story of this model and for this purpose will launch a new Spring in the summer.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 19, 2024, 11:14 a.m.
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  The all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S will get a 600 hp powertrain

  Jeep has announced that it will launch the Wagoneer S electric SUV in the US in the fall of 2024. In addition to this announcement, a teaser video, an image of the car and some impressive specs have been released: 600 horsepower and an acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in "about" 3.5 seconds.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 18, 2024, 6:17 p.m.
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  Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear: Taking the Electric Pickup Off-Roading

  The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear represents an electrifying twist to the F-Series, cranking up the off-road factor to the max. In a sense, it's akin to an F-150 Lightning Raptor.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 18, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
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  Genesis X Snow Speedium looked into the future of the brand's designs

  Korean premium car maker Genesis has revealed the X Snow Speedium EV concept. This is a new variant of the 2021 Genesis X concept car, giving a glimpse of the design direction of the brand's future electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 17, 2024, 12:48 p.m.