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The Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck (WT) will have a base price around $52K when the retail version eventually goes on sale.Chevy was previously taking pre-orders for the WT on its consumer site, with the starting price then listed at just under $42,000.The fleet-only Silverado EV 4WT starts at $79,800, and the $106,895 RST First Edition for consumers arrives this fall; Chevy says more affordable models will follow. Electric pickup trucks are becoming easier to come by, but as we’ve already seen with the Ford F-150 Lightning’s countless price hikes, automakers are finding that keeping costs down isn’t quite as easy. The new Chevy Silverado EV is the latest example, with its claimed base price rising about $10,000 to over $50K before it even hits dealer lots.Missed TargetEarlier this year, Chevy was accepting $100 deposits to pre-order the electric Silverado on its consumer site. At the time, the starting price was listed at $39,900 before the destination fee, which, when added, would push its MSRP closer to $42K. While recently attending the first drive of the fleet-specific Silverado EV 4WT, we heard from Chevy’s Global Vice President Scott Bell who said the company no longer thinks it can meet that initial target.View PhotosFleet-specific Chevy Silverado EV 4WT driving.ChevroletThat nugget of information is corroborated by updated pricing for the Silverado EV that’s listed on Chevy’s media site. It now states the retail version of the truck will start at $50,000, with the $1895 estimated destination charge pushing the total to $51,895. Since the WT variant is the entry-level model, that’s likely its new base price. Car and Driver reached out to a Chevy spokesperson for confirmation and further comment on what lead to the price hike, but we’ve yet to hear back.Other Silverado EVs PricedThe fleet-only Chevy Silverado EV 4WT is the first to launch, and it carries a starting price of $79,800. A less expensive 3WT version with lower estimated range (350 miles versus the 4WT’s 450 miles) will follow soon, but it too is limited to fleet customers. Sometime this fall, the Silverado EV RST First Edition will become available to consumers, but it’ll carry a hefty price tag of $106,895. It won’t be until after that when more affordable models will go on sale, according to Chevy.Along with the WT, the Silverado EV will be offered in Trail Boss and other yet-to-be-revealed trim levels. Chevy currently says starting prices will range “from $50,000, $60,000, $70,000, $80,000, and more.” Of course, it remains to be seen if any of those pricing targets will rise before the trucks start reaching dealerships.More on the Silverado EVThis content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Senior EditorEric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si. More

Alpine, the sports-car brand owned by Renault, officially announced its global plans for the coming decade, including entry into the American market.The first Alpines will reach our shores in 2027 and will take the shape of mid-size and large crossovers.The automaker also confirmed an electric roadster based on the next generation A110 coupe, as well as a four-seat sports car that will bear the A310 badge.Earlier this year, French automaker Renault revealed interest in bringing its Alpine sports-car brand to the United States, with two new EVs being developed specifically for American tastes. Alpine also opened discussions with AutoNation, among the biggest automotive retailers in the nation, about setting up a dealer network. Now Alpine has reiterated its plans to enter the U.S. market starting in 2027, announcing several new models that will comprise the lineup by the end of this decade.AlpineThe first fully electric Alpines will arrive next year, starting with the A290. This hot hatch will be based on the upcoming Renault 5 and was previewed by the A290_β concept, which was revealed last month with a snazzy, motorsports-inspired design. Next comes a compact SUV in 2025 that Alpine is currently calling a “Crossover GT,” followed by a new all-electric version of the A110 sports car by the end of 2026. It’s unclear if any of these will eventually reach the U.S., but we’re fairly confident the A290 will remain exclusive to Europe. 2027 will mark the start of what Alpine calls its “world expansion phase” that will see the lineup grow to include cars targeting new markets like the U.S. So far, Alpine has announced a mid-size electric crossover and a large EV SUV that are expected to be the brand’s first cars sold in America. More Funky French CarsMany of these EVs will be underpinned by a new dedicated flexible EV platform. Alpine also said that it will do a roadster based on the next-generation A110, as well as reviving the A310 nameplate from the 1970s for a new four-seat coupe. The company is also exploring alternative technologies for its sports cars such as hydrogen combustion engines. Alpine’s EV plans are supposed to bring higher revenues, with the aim of breaking even starting in 2026. 2022 was a record year for Alpine, with revenue up 33 percent over 2021, an impressive increase for a brand with just one model that has been available since 2017. Alpine hopes the influx of new sheetmetal will secure the brand’s future, and if the automaker can inject its EVs with the same playful attitude that has made the A110 a success, then the future looks bright.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Associate News EditorCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

Toyota pulled back the veil on a new generation of the C-HR, ushering in a new era for the small crossover in Europe.It features three hybrid powertrain choices including a new plug-in-hybrid option. Unfortunately for American fans of the C-HR, the new version won’t make it stateside, as Toyota killed off the C-HR in the U.S. after the 2022 model year. The Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover is entering a new generation, and it has been redesigned from tip to tail. The new car shows up looking like a dead ringer for Toyota’s Prologue concept from December. The production vehicle sports 20-inch wheels and more reasonable-looking taillights than the concept, but many of the playful style choices—such as available two-tone paint—remain. Unfortunately for U.S. buyers the C-HR was discontinued for America after the 2022 model year, and this new one is only destined for Europe.ToyotaThe new C-HR will come with three powertrain options, and all are hybrids. A front-wheel-drive-only hybrid with a 1.8-liter gas engine will sit at the bottom of the lineup, with a more powerful 2.0-liter hybrid setup offering either front- or all-wheel drive. A new plug-in-hybrid configuration, also with the 2.0-liter gas engine, sits at the top. These powertrains appear to be lifted directly from the Prius, which should imbue the new C-HR with quite a bit more power than before, especially the 2.0-liter options. For reference, the U.S.-spec Prius hybrid’s standard 2.0-liter setup produces 194 horsepower and the plug-in-hybrid Prius Prime has 220 hp. We’d expect the C-HR PHEV’s electric-only range to be similar to the Prius Prime’s, too, which is rated at 39 miles.Related StoriesThe interior of the new generation is just as overhauled as the exterior. A new 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster sits behind the steering wheel. An 8.0-, or 12.3-inch center infotainment touchscreen sit beside the gauge cluster. The new infotainment system adds a virtual assistant and wireless connections for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additionally, the new system can provide EV range information and local charging locations. ToyotaToyota is ushering in the new car with a set of special edition models, headlined by a GR Sport edition. The GR adds a G-mesh pattern for the grille, 20-inch alloy wheels, with GR badging on the exterior, and embossed to the headrests. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Associate News EditorJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

BMW has teased the next-generation M5, specifically the wagon model that’s called the M5 Touring.We expect the M5 to have the same plug-in-hybrid V-8 powertrain as the XM, which produces up to 738 hp in the Label Red version.The exciting rumor from earlier this year is that BMW will bring the wagon version to the U.S.A new generation of the BMW M5 is enticing enough on its own, but news of an M5 wagon is guaranteed to send car enthusiasts into a tizzy. These new teaser photos show the upcoming M5 Touring for the first time, and we’re particularly intrigued given the rumor that the longroof M5 could come to the U.S.BMWFrom what we can see in these photos of the camouflaged prototype, the new M5 takes the latest G60-generation 5-series’ bodywork and adds flared fenders and an aggressive-looking rear bumper with quad exhaust tips. It appears to have a staggered wheel and tire setup with wider Michelin Pilot Sport 5 rubber in the rear.More on Future and Past BMWsBMW has confirmed that the M5 will come with a hybrid powertrain, and we’re expecting it to have a similar setup as the BMW XM performance SUV. That model combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine with electric motors for 738 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque in the top Label Red configuration. We’re hearing that the M5 will only be offered with this high-output setup, rather than the 644-hp tune in the “base” XM. It’s also slated to add rear-wheel steering, optional 22-inch wheels, and a wide variety of drive modes that control everything from the steering to the regenerative braking levels.BMWOnly two generations of the M5 so far have even offered a Touring variant, the E34 and the V-10–powered E60/E61, and neither was sold in the U.S. But it wouldn’t be unprecedented for BMW to bring it here given that Audi sells the RS6 Avant here and Mercedes has offered the AMG E63 wagon on our shores for some time now.We’re hoping to hear something soon about the new M5 sedan, as the 2024 5-series is already out, but more news on the wagon version will likely have to wait. BMW says it won’t be released until next year, but we’re eagerly awaiting its arrival and hope to hear further confirmation that it will be sold in America at some point in the near future.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Senior EditorDespite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.   More