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Friday, March 10, 2023 Subscription Required Retail When it comes to hiring at dealerships, character before schooling   Read More > Canada Conversations ANC Podcast: March 10, 2023 | Nissan Americas Jérémie Papin on Canada's critical role supplying EVs The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act’s new tax incentives are compelling automakers to rethink their supply chains and manufacturing priorities. That’s true for Nissan, which is looking to build stronger supply chains in North America. Nissan Americas chairperson Jérémie Papin explains what that means for Canada.   Read More > Advertisement New guidelines for Connected and Automated Vehicle infrastructure Integration of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) into the transportation network requires adequate supporting infrastructure. New guidelines for physical and digital infrastructure and cybersecurity published by CSA Group help prepare North America for the seamless and efficient deployment of CAVs. Learn more. The Big Story: Ont. ready for 2nd battery plant; Nissan tests AI in Canada   Ontario is prepped for next battery plant | Nissan teams with Acerta on AI | Tesla cuts prices | Ford to offer EV battery choice Watch the Video > Subscription Required Manufacturing Tesla's next phase: Manufacturing powerhouse   Read More > Subscribe An Automotive News Canada subscription includes 12 monthly issues – delivered in print to your doorstep, and digitally to your inbox – plus unlimited, 24/7 access to our website. Subscribe Connect With Us Our Mission “The Automotive News Canada mission is to be the primary source of industry news, data and understanding for the industry's decision-makers interested in Canada.” Click here to unsubscribe from this newsletter. Manage your email preferences. Automotive News Canada PO Box 243, Station A Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6K7 customerservicecanada@autonews.com

Maserati GranTurismo goes electric

PLUS: Hyundai N Vision 74 rumors, Mack's electric truck, and second-gen Kona EV.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. Maserati's Electric GranTurismo Folgore Is Really Complicated—And Really Fun      Maserati is now among the sports car makers actively preparing for an EV future, while seeking not to lose sight of its performance pedigree. It's a delicate balance, to say the least, and one that will require navigating the various investments needed, all without diluting brand DNA while converting new buyers to the brand. That's no easy task even for the production volumes of a large automaker, which Maserati certainly is not.    But with the long-promised Tesla Roadster nowhere in sight, Maserati just might have a monopoly on two-door electric sports cars for a while.     Just like several other marques, Maserati's path toward electrification will include offering EVs and internal combustion models in nearly identical wrappers. At least at first.    The sports car maker's first EV, which we've just driven in Italy in prototype form, is the GranTurismo Folgore. Powered by three electric motors, it serves up well over 700 hp while drawing juice from a 92.5-kWh battery.    Does its handling on the track and other attributes live up to the promise of the brand?     Read on to find out what to expect from this new model, and how much it will cost. READ THE FULL STORY 2024 Hyundai Kona Gets Premium Looks, EV and ICE Powertrains      This week Hyundai took the wraps off the second-generation Kona, giving its subcompact crossover a redesign while sticking close to the original recipe. The new model has grown in size and will continue to be offered in gasoline and EV flavors stateside, allowing customers to try both versions and make decisions depending on their needs.    The Kona is headed to the New York auto show in a matter of weeks, but it's already clear that the new model has borrowed some of the design details of its Ioniq siblings.    "Kona Electric will play a major role alongside our Ioniq models in reinforcing Hyundai's EV leadership. The new model builds on the great reputation of the first-generation Kona Electric and is designed and engineered to lead the competition with its many outstanding features," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company.    Read on to find out what to expect from the second-gen Kona. READ THE FULL STORY Mack's Electric Truck Could Be a Fleet Game-Changer      When it comes to electric trucks, most of the discussion over the past few years has focused on a certain Semi truck, in development for what seems like ages, or a dizzying variety of small startups promising futuristic and frugal last-mile delivery vans.    Between these two ends of the spectrum, there are plenty of other truck categories,    This week truck maker Mack, known for its Bulldog hood mascot, unveiled its first medium-duty electric model. With a single-motor 4x2 layout, the MD Electric targets a vastly popular commercial customer base, one that has been relying mostly on diesel trucks for decades. And there are plenty of reasons why this segment is ripe for going electric.    But Mack is not the only truck maker that's turning its diesel designs into electric ones.    Read on to find out why this could be the first major truck category to go electric en masse. READ THE FULL STORY Electric Car Fires Aren't the Only Ones to Worry About READ MORE 5 Cool Features to Take Note Of in the 2024 Hyundai Kona READ MORE Is Lamborghini Betting on Hybrid Electric Performance? READ MORE New Details Emerge on the Hyundai N Vision 74 READ MORE 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Offers No-Cost AWD, Unlike the Sedan READ MORE VW Confirms Debut of 2024 ID.Buzz LWB U.S.-Spec Version in June READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe Privacy Notice Autoweek.com ©2023 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019