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Schaeffler to show 48V mild-hybrid SUV concept at NAIAS; phase 2 of development meets 2025 CAFE

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At the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January, Schaeffler will show the second phase of its concept car that meets 2025 CAFE requirements, including its mild hybridization with a 48-volt system. The vehicle is based on a modern, all-wheel-drive, midsize SUV with an automatic transmission.

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Volkswagen confirms its low-cost ID.2 EV is still on track to launch, SUV version to follow

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The company confirmed the entry-level EV will launch as early as late 2025, marking a new “starting point” for the German auto giant. Despite several new EV models facing delays, Volkswagen’s cheapest model yet, the ID.2 2 , is still on track to launch.

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Auto Trader names Tesla Model Y the 2024 ‘New Car of the Year’

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The Tesla Model Y has been named the “New Car of the Year” by one outlet, following the electric SUV becoming the world’s best-selling vehicle overall last year. In the 2024 Auto Trader index, the Model Y landed four out five points in most of the categories evaluated, including safety, interior, and features.

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Toyota and Lexus roll-out low-cost automated braking safety packages on RAV4 Hybrid and RX crossover

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At separate press conferences Wednesday and Thursday at the New York Auto Show, Toyota will reveal the RAV4 Hybrid SUV, while Lexus unveils its all-new fourth-generation RX luxury crossover SUV. The systems are intended to address commonly occurring crash types according to traffic accident statistical analyses.

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Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups

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Ford is doubling down on plans to launch low-cost EVs after showing dealers several new renderings. The latest images revealed electric sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups that could hit the market to challenge Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Ford looks to match Chinese OEMs and Tesla with low-cost EVs.

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BYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing

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If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept Tuesday, which has a rugged “interstellar chariot” design. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Kia’s new Syros SUV is going electric as a low-cost Hyundai Inster EV twin

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Kia introduced its new Syros SUV last week. The new Kia Syros EV will share underpinnings with the Hyundai Inster EV as its latest low-cost electric model. After launching its first vehicle (Seltos) in India in 2019, Kia is already one of the top 10 auto manufacturers in the region. That will soon change.