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Volkswagen wagons in US fall to SUV surge

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Volkswagen will continue building the Alltrack at the Puebla, Mexico plant through December 2019 to provide enthusiasts additional opportunity to own an affordable, European-designed wagon. Over the past several years, demand among American consumers has shifted from wagons to SUVs. CROZZ electric SUV debuts early next year.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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The plant, formerly the Michigan Truck Plant and the production site for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators SUVs, is one of three North American light truck plants Ford is retooling to build fuel-efficient global small cars in the coming years. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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2024 Chevy Equinox EV spotted rolling off GM’s production line

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General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.

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Chevy Equinox EV Outlined in China Trade Ministry Documents

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Expected to land with a price tag of $30,000, the SUV could be the start of a new wave of affordable electric models, and we’re getting our first official look at the vehicle thanks to InsideEVs ’ digging on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)& site.

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Jeep CEO Wants Upcoming Wagoneer S EV To Have "Perfect Quality"

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Company CEO Antonio Filosa recently outlined his vision for the SUV, saying that he wants “perfect quality” and acknowledging that the vehicle’s development hasn’t yet reached that point. “I The SUV is expected to offer a strong list of specs, including more than 300 miles of range and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-three-second range.

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Another One Bites the Dust: Kia Killing the Rio After 2023

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Mitsubishi recently announced that it would discontinue the Mirage, removing one of America’s few remaining affordable new cars. Kia will continue building sedans, but cars have fallen off in favor as SUVs and trucks have taken over the world. Though disappointing, the move isn’t a surprise. Average vehicle purchase prices in the U.S.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. Kia has found recent success with its first three-row EV9 electric SUV.