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Prototype test drive: Lucid Gravity might defy segments

Green Car Reports

Is that a minivan? Is that an SUV? The Lucid Gravity is the startup automaker’s upcoming crossover SUV, but in many ways it redefines the genre in terms of packaging, design, and how it drives. Is that a wagon? The answer to these questions in order is no, kind of, and yes.

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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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A Porsche Luxury Electric Minivan Would Be “Very Interesting,” Says Design Boss

InsideEVs

Ferrari made an SUV and now Porsche is thinking about making an electric minivan. Has the world gone crazy?

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Toyota to Unveil New Compact Car Concept for India at New Delhi Show

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(TKM), plans to unveil a concept for a new compact car designed for the Indian market, as well as display 13 other concept and production vehicles, at the 10 th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi from 5-11 January 2010. The concept for the new compact car is to be unveiled at a TKM press conference on 5 January.

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Tesla CEO Musk launches Model X electric SUV: “safest SUV ever”

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Tesla launched the delayed battery-electric Model X SUV at an event at its Fremont factory Tuesday night (the launch event itself running behind schedule as well) with an emphasis first on the safety of the vehicle; second on the innovative falcon wing lifting rear doors and second row seating; and third on performance.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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Vehicle weight and power are two important design parameters that help determine a vehicle’s CO 2 emissions and fuel economy. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 ft 2 (1.9%); truck SUVs increased 0.4 ft 2 (0.7%); and car SUVs were down 0.2 mpg and truck SUVs reaching 22.2

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GM Introduces GMC Granite Concept at NAIAS; Urban Utility Vehicle

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m) shorter than the new Terrain compact crossover, but features an open interior designed to be spacious and flexible. Those dimensions create unique proportions that depart from conventional minivan, SUV or crossover designs, GM says. The GMC Granite concept. Click to enlarge. inch (1,536 mm) height.

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