Auto benefits in the budget | VW battery plant to supply 5 vehicles | Unifor, UAW warn the Detroit 3 | Luxury tax a hassle to dealers

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Friday, March 31, 2023 The Big Story: The federal budget and auto; the vehicles VW battery plant will supply How budget 2023 affects auto | VW battery plant will supply five vehicles | Unifor, UAW have strong words for the Detroit Three | Luxury tax a real headache See 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

Who Is The FF91 EV For?

PLUS: A street-legal NASCAR Toyota Camry TRD.

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2024 Kia EV9 promises over-the-air options

PLUS: Electrified Jeeps, Toyota solid-state batteries, and the Electrify Expo.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. The 2024 Kia EV9 Ushers In Over-the-Air Options      Kia took the wraps off the EV9 earlier this month, with the largest EV to date staying close to the style previewed by the concept car shown in 2021. Quite a few of the details on the latest addition to Kia's electric range have now been revealed, with the automaker set to offer the new model with a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive layouts.    What can buyers look forward to in the Kia EV9?    A 76.1-kWh battery pack in the base model, for starters, which will send 214 hp to the rear wheels. Buyers will also be able to opt for the larger 99.8-kWh battery pack in the long range RWD model that will trade some performance for a range of 336 miles, at least in the WLTP cycle.    AWD models will be on the menu as well coupled with the larger 99.8-kWh battery pack, giving the top version just under 400 hp, with an optional Boost feature shaving a slice off the EV's 0-62 mph sprint time.    Read on to find out more details about this new electric SUV, including the OTA options. READ THE FULL STORY Is Electrify Expo the Car Show of the New Millennium?      As traditional auto shows continue to evolve, seeing the biggest changes in decades, the concept of the auto show is changing as well. For one thing, the Consumer Electronics Show is now an auto show of sorts.    But what if there were several events like that in different parts of the country, just for EVs?    That's one of the goals of the Electrify Expo, which got its start in 2021 with three separate events across the country. The very next year, it doubled its attendance with a total of five events. For 2023, there will be seven of these expos around the country, with up to 200,000 estimated to attend. And they won't be just about electric cars.    "Electrify Expo gives us the opportunity to educate in-market consumers on our portfolio of electrified vehicle options in a family friendly and festival-like setting, and it has quickly become a vital part of the greater Lexus auto show schedule," said Vinay Shahani, VP, Lexus Marketing.    Read on to find out more about this series of events, and to find one near you. READ THE FULL STORY This Startup Wants to Build Small Commercial EVs      Just how basic and inexpensive can commercial EVs eventually become?    That's what Helixx, a UK-based startup, plans to find out with a range of four EVs based on a single platform but aimed at different customers. The company has designed four no-frills EVs dubbed CARGO, TRUK, RIDE, and TUK, aimed at construction businesses, last-mile delivery, as well as ride-hailing companies.     The four EVs are aimed at developing countries, but more importantly, they're designed to be built locally in small factories dubbed Helixx Mobility Hubs, that could be set up in record time.     "For the past four years, we have researched the market to ensure the creation of sustainable zero-emission vehicles that meet the demands and needs of the world's developing economies," said Steve Pegg, Helixx CEO and co-founder.     Read on to find out more about this project. READ THE FULL STORY Taking a Closer Look at Electric Car Efficiency READ MORE This Futuristic Feature Is Coming to BMW Neue Klasse EVs READ MORE Here's Why Lucid Is Laying Off 1300 Employees READ MORE The Mini Clubman Is Going Away, but What Will Replace It? READ MORE Jeep Dreams Up More Electric Rigs for Serious Off-Roaders READ MORE Still Bullish on Hybrids, Will Toyota Leapfrog EV Tech with Solid State? 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