Vehicles

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  Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million RAV 4 S.U.V.s Over Potential Fire Risk

  Toyota said on Wednesday that some of the vehicles, which span model years 2013 to 2018, may be equipped with replacement batteries that are too small.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
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  Oracle Lighting revamps 1980s military truck for nightclub expeditions

  At this year’s SEMA Show, among the myriad of eye-catching unveilings, stands out the Stewart & Stevenson M1079 expedition vehicle. It might not boast the flash of other exhibits, but its robustness and expedition capabilities are unmatched.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 10:09 a.m.
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  Polestar 4 reveals lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch

  Polestar has published the first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Polestar 4. The LCA reveals that Polestar 4 has the lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar cars to date – as low as 19.4 tonnes of CO2e at launch.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
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  Honda Motocompacto foldable electric scooter now available for $995

  The Honda Motocompacto has officially hit the market and can be purchased at specific Honda and Acura outlets throughout the U.S., as well as online. Touted as possibly the most charming e-scooter currently available, it can reach a top speed of 15 mph (24 km/h), offers a 12-mile (19 km) range, and is priced at $995.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 6:10 p.m.
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  MAN has launched sales of the first heavy-duty electric truck in its corporate history

  MAN Truck & Bus has launched sales of the first heavy-duty electric truck in its corporate history, marking another milestone in the decarbonization of freight transport. 600 order inquiries have already been received. The first 200 units are scheduled to roll out to selected customers as early as 2024, before production at MAN's Munich plant starts in larger numbers from 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:41 p.m.
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  Chevrolet Equinox EV price higher than originally announced

  Chevrolet will start taking orders for the Equinox EV in the United States in the first week of November. The electric compact SUV will initially be available starting at $48,995 with front-wheel drive or $52,395 with all-wheel drive.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:26 p.m.
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  Ford F-150 Lightning expands into the Swiss market

  Ford revealed on Tuesday that its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck will be available in Switzerland in limited quantities this year. This follows an earlier announcement in April that the electric truck is also headed to Norway.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:12 p.m.
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  The new Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Crate engine costs a whopping $27,695

  Direct Connection, Dodge's performance gear division, has revealed that the Hellephant C170 Crate HEMI Engine, which powers the 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, will be up for sale on DCPerformance.com starting in the first quarter of 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 12:53 p.m.
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  Next-generation Skoda Enyaq to debut in 2028 with new SSP architecture

  Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer confirmed that the Enyaq successor will be the first Skoda to benefit from the new platform.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
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  Mazda ends CX-8 production, will replace it with new CX-80

  Mazda has revealed that they will cease manufacturing the CX-8 by late December 2023. The mid-size three-row SUV, which is currently sold in Japan, China, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, is set to be succeeded by the entirely new, electrified Mazda CX-80, set to launch in the coming year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 11:07 a.m.
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  Tesla's upcoming sporty seats unveiled in unofficial photo

  The leaked image displays a seat featuring broad shoulder support, a combination of leather and microfiber materials, and a Plaid emblem below the headrest.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
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  Mercedes-AMG GT4 EV caught on camera, seen as potential Porsche Taycan rival

  Mercedes-AMG is reportedly developing a more robust electric sedan that won't carry the EQE name, instead transforming into an entirely different model.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 3:50 p.m.
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  Toyota Prius makes comeback in UK after losing out to SUVs

  Last year, Toyota announced it wouldn't launch its 5th-generation Prius PHEV in the U.K. due to strong competition from SUVs. Now, the automaker has reportedly reversed that decision.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 3:37 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets new kinetic suspension

  Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to roll out an updated version of its G-Class, featuring a novel kinetic suspension system borrowed from the cutting-edge tech used in its current SL and GT models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 1:47 p.m.
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  Nissan plans to use solid-state batteries in future electric GT-R

  The iconic GT-R is set to go electric with all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), enabling a smaller battery while maintaining its 2+2 setup and reducing weight.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 1:23 p.m.
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  Volkswagen's first all-electric station wagon to be called the ID.7 Tourer

  Volkswagen has unveiled preliminary images of the estate variant of its all-electric flagship model, the ID.7, now dubbed the ID.7 Tourer. The automaker plans to disclose the final design in the next few months and aims for a European launch in 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 3:05 p.m.
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  2024 Suzuki Swift previewed with new design and mild hybrid engine

  The star of Suzuki's showcase at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show was unquestionably the forthcoming Swift. Even though it's labeled as a concept, this model is virtually the production-ready edition slated for a 2024 release.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 2:42 p.m.
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  Tesla introduces new Stealth Grey color for Model S and X

  Tesla aims to refresh its core lineup—the Model S and Model X—by introducing a fresh paint option in an effort to bolster sagging sales figures.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 12:12 p.m.
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  Audi pushes Q6 e-tron release to next year

  Audi has officially pushed back the debut of its Q6 e-tron to next year, contrary to initial plans to unveil it in 2023. The German automaker confirmed in a media statement that the electric SUV is now expected to make its first appearance in March 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:39 a.m.
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  Škoda unveils another teaser of fourth-generation Superb and announces world premiere details

  Škoda Auto has released a brief preview of its fourth-generation Superb, featuring snippets of both its exterior and interior designs. The global unveiling is scheduled for November 2 at 19:00 CET and will be live-streamed on Škoda's social media platforms.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 10:28 a.m.