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Electric vehicles will need 'battery passports' to enter EU from 2027

Autocar

Battery passports are intended to shine light on supply chains and the pre-production process Digital document will detail provenance, state of health, and more Battery passports will be mandatory for electric vehicles sold in the European Union from February 2027 to provide greater visibility of what has gone into them and where it has come from.

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Honda Offering to add Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration for 2018-2022 Accords

Automotive Addicts

For those interested in availing themselves of this feature, the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade can be conveniently installed at any authorized Honda dealer for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $112, plus a dealer labor charge.

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What’s a certified pre-owned car?

CarExpert

One of those measures is to buy a certified pre-owned car, rather than a lemon from a suspicious stranger on Facebook Marketplace. A certified pre-owned car is a used vehicle that fits certain condition criteria and passes a number of rigorous tests set by the manufacturer. So, what’s the catch?

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Fisker Pauses Production And Raises $150m, Holds Out For OEM Rescue

Carscoops

Fisker says 1,000 Ocean SUVs have been built this year by the firm’s contracted manufacturer, Magna, in Austria. ’ That’s got nothing to do with CEO Henrik promising to make a few custom roadsters for his benefactors and instead means that investors receive a bond that can be converted into a pre-determined number of shares.

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Rivian R1S Now Available For Lease, But It’ll Cost You

Carscoops

While the brand has expanded it to customers in one more state, Illinois, where the vehicles are manufactured, it remains exclusive to residents of 15 states. The good for lessees is that both the R1S and R1T qualify for a $7,500 tax credit under the clean vehicle program when leased.

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Why You Should Care About Good Credit Auto Financing?

3 Brothers Autosale

Obtain pre-approval from a financial institution to set a budget and streamline the car-buying process. If your credit score has improved since the initial loan, you may qualify for a lower interest rate. Explore Manufacturer Financing Deals Many automakers offer special financing deals, especially on certified pre-owned vehicles.

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Ford Friends and Family Discount – X-Plan (What is it and How to Get it)

Your Car Buying Advocate

This is simply a pre-negotiated price set by the manufacturer. FORD Friends and Family Discount The first way to qualify for a Friends and Family Discount known as X-Plan is to have a family member or friend who works for Ford or one of their partners who can generate a code for you. The dealership does not set this price.