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Peugeot boss calls on government to "stimulate" electric car sales

Autocar

Peugeot now offers an electric version of each of its cars CEO Linda Jackson says "there are only so many things we can do as a manufacturer" to boost EV uptake Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson says the government should find ways to stimulate the market for new and used electric cars , in order to accelerate the transition from ICE to EV power.

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Saudi Arabia’s Goal Of Becoming An EV-Producing Hub May Hit Speed Bump

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Well, if you’re Saudi Arabia, it would seem you invest in EV manufacturing. Ceer, meanwhile, is a new brand created jointly between the PIF and Taiwanese tech manufacturer Foxconn. Lucid currently holds the only automotive factory based in the kingdom, where it reassembles vehicles that are first built in Arizona.

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How does Porsche’s Active Ride system work?

Autocar

The basis of any suspension system is that springs are needed to keep the body of the car off the ground while allowing the wheels to ride bumps. In reality, though, as one corner moves up over a bump, an anti-roll bar will inevitably influence the opposite corner.

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Vietnam February 2024: Ford Ranger triumphs in imploding market (-52%)

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The Mitsubishi Xpander (-55.6%) is bumped down to #2 while the Honda City (-27.1%) is up 8 spots on January to #3. Note: The manufacturers ranking includes medium and heavy commercial vehicles, the models ranking does not. Some manufacturers such as Lexus, BMW, Mini and Peugeot don’t share models detail. 5 3,287 9.0% + 14.2%

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Ford CEO trashes large EVs saying the problems are "unresolvable"

Auto Blog

All of these vehicles use big batteries, which are expensive to manufacture and weigh anywhere from 6,000 to over 9,000 pounds, making them rather inefficient for electric vehicles. The base F-150 Lightning XLT starts at $62,995 and climbs to $83,995 for the top Platinum trim. Related: Model 3 vs. Model Y: Which Tesla should you buy?

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Cupra Born

Autocar

With ever-increasing pressure on car manufacturers to meet ZEV mandate requirements and sell electric cars in greater and greater numbers, the competition in the affordable EV niche only gets fiercer. Getting the more powerful motor automatically bumps you up to V2.VersionPowerCupra Cupra’s first EV looks rather like a Volkswagen ID 3.

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2025 Mitsubishi Triton GSR Review: Standing Out In A Crowded Pickup Market

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Somehow, Mitsubishi has been able to develop the suspension in such a way that the rear remains soft and subtle over bumps, making it a pleasure to drive on a daily basis. H 3,130 mm (123.2 in) Wheelbase › Curb Weight: 2,115 kg (4,662 lbs)* › Powertrain: 2.4-liter l/100 km (30.5 The old Triton was much the same.

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