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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid loses base Touring trim, starts at $48,255

The Chrysler Voyager is going fleet-only for 2022 while the standard 2022 Pacifica picked up some price hikes and some gains and losses in the equipment department. Time to dish on the 2022 Pacifica Hybrid, which, unsurprisingly, follows the majority of the non-hybrid Pacifica template. Mopar Insiders got info on pricing for the revisions Chrysler […]

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Mitsubishi Launches All-New Outlander PHEV With 20 kWh Battery

Mitsubishi is launching in Japan the all-new, fully redesigned plug-in hybrid Outlander PHEV, which was first introduced in 2013 and so far sold around 290,000 copies globally. The Japanese manufacturer lists three main areas of the comprehensive upgrade: New-generation PHEV system that delivers more powerful road performance and greater driving range Safe, secure and comfortable driving

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Electrify America adds road-trip chargers next to Wall Drug

Working to fill gaps in its network, Electrify America is adding charging stations in new locations, including one site near a famous roadside attraction. The Volkswagen-funded charging network on Wednesday announced groundbreaking of charging sites in South Dakota and Wyoming. These will be the first Electrify America stations in those states. The South Dakota charging

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Nissan introduces interest-free monthly payments for aftersales services via Bumper

Nissan dealers can offer aftersales customers the option of interest-free payments for servicing and repair work as part of the brand’s new partnership with Bumper. The flexible finance service will be available across Nissan’s 194-strong dealer network. It follows the launch of Bumper’s Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) digital payment platform at West Way, the UK’s largest Nissan dealer group. “We’re delighted

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Semiconductor shortage will hit supply chains until Q3 2022, says SMMT

The global semiconductor shortage is due to negatively impact vehicle manufacturer supply chains until at least Q3 2022, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The SMMT has surveyed its members to review the impact of the global shortage of semiconductors on the UK automotive sector and its supply chain. The results of

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Rad Power Bikes lands giant $154M investment, will begin North American e-bike production

Rad Power Bikes isn’t only the largest electric bicycle company in North America – it’s also the most funded. Rad announced a massive new funding round today, adding another $154 million to its war chest as the company continues its mission of bringing affordably-priced electric bicycles to the masses. Part of that huge funding round

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Opinion: Joe Manchin wants the world to drive coal-fueled Model Ts

In case people to the left of, say, Mitt Romney (Republican, UT) or Susan Collins (Republican, ME) needed an additional reason to despise coal-addict Joe Manchin (For Rent, WV), the most dependably conservative-abetting senator gave it to them this week in comments mocking sustainable and clean air proposals while defending billionaires from higher taxes to

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Ford: strong Q3, FY guidance up, dividend back – Just Auto

Ford president and CEO Farley Ford revenue, net income, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes, cash flowfrom operations, and adjusted free cash flow were all sharply higher from the second to the third quarter of 2021, as semiconductor availability improved and wholesalevehicle shipments rose, compared with Q2. Third quarter revenue of $35.7bn nonetheless was down

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