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Buick to introduce its first Ultium-based EV in China; GM to launch 15 Ultium-based EVs in China by 2025

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Deliveries of the five-seat SUV will begin in the first half of 2023. Capitalizing on GM’s global EV expertise and local capability, the all-new Buick EV SUV will be equipped with an advanced battery cell tailored for China and apply GM’s nearly wireless battery management system, supporting optimal performance.

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Rolls-Royce and Cadillac reveal gobsmacking ultra-luxury electric cars

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Two of the world’s most famous luxury auto brands, Rolls-Royce and Cadillac, have unveiled stunning new ultra-luxury electric vehicles. 2023 Cadillac Celestiq. 2023 Cadillac Celestiq. 2023 Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac’s claims are similarly impressive. 2023 Cadillac Celestiq.

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GM begins deliveries of first Ultium-based EVs: GMC Hummer pickup and Brightdrop EV600

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The Ultium Platform will: Enable GM to make nearly every type of vehicle across its different brands and up and down the portfolio by building everything from affordable, high-volume crossovers and passenger cars to full-size pickups and SUVs, performance, and commercial vehicles. BrightDrop EV600. Photo courtesy of FedEx.

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Lincoln puts EVs on the back burner amid Ford’s shift to more affordable EV models

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Before Craig took over as President in December 2022, Lincoln unveiled its Star Concept that April. The Lincoln Star was presented as the vision for four new EVs promised out by 2026 to compete with GM’s Cadillac Lyriq. Meanwhile, Ford is delaying plans for a larger three-row electric SUV due to the shift.

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Can Acura’s new sales tool help it compete in the US EV market?

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The tool was developed with cloud tech company Tekion to speed up the worst part of new car shopping: the buying process. 2024 Acura ZDX Type S electric SUV (Source: Acura) Acura’s shift to a digital experience comes as the brand aims to attract younger buyers and help boost slumping sales. Traditional buying processes can take “hours.”

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

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Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. We’ve already had up-close encounters with the EV9, but this was our first chance to take it for a spin and really test everything inside and out (including that third row).

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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Kia EV5 electric SUV (Source: Kia) Kia expects sales of its low-cost EV models to reach 131,000 this year (43% of EV sales), 263,000 in 2025 (55% of EV sales), and 587,000 in 2026, or 66% of total electric car sales. It takes much of the tech and design of its flagship EV9 and puts it into a smaller, more affordable package.

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