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The 2023 VW ID.4 adds a new base model that starts at $38,790, which is thousands less than last year.The newly introduced ID.4 Standard has a smaller 62.0-kWh battery that VW estimates has a range of 208 miles; other ID.4s feature an 82.0-kWh battery and 255–275 miles of range, per VW.The 2023 model year also brings subtle styling changes, a 12.0-inch touchscreen, and quicker fast-charging speeds.The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is now more accessible to budget-minded buyers thanks to a new base model with a smaller battery. The new Standard trim level starts at $38,790, which is $3735 less than last year’s entry-level ID.4 Pro. For 2023, that price gap rises to $5000, since the Pro trim now starts at $43,790.

Of course, saving money by picking the ID.4 Standard means sacrificing range, as Volkswagen estimates its 62.0-kWh battery pack will only provide 208 miles per charge (its EPA rating is pending). Compare that with the larger 82.0-kWh battery on all the other ID.4 models that VW predicts will offer between 255 and 275 miles of range. The larger battery also benefits from an increased 170-kW fast-charging capability. The company doesn’t provide estimated charging times for the smaller battery, but it does make Plug and Charge standard, which simplifies public charging with its automated payment system.
For 2023, the entire ID.4 lineup receives subtle styling changes that include gloss-black bits on the front bumper as well as new wheel and paint options. Every Pro S now has an illuminated VW logo and light line on its nose as well as a light-up logo on its rump. Inside, there’s a newly standard 12.0-inch touchscreen and USB-C charging. The Standard trim is also said to be dressier than previous Pros, with stitching on its dash and nicer seating materials than the old cloth upholstery. Stepping up to S models also ups the luxe thanks to two new faux-leather options and different stitching on the door panels. There’s also a redesigned center console and heated rear seats are a new option on the ID.4 S Plus.
Every model still benefits from a host of standard driver-assistance tech, which now includes VW’s park-assist feature. Plus, the EV SUV’s standard automated emergency braking now includes cyclist detection. The 2023 model year also sees ID.4 production move to the U.S. at the VW’s Chattanooga factory. The new models are expected to reach dealerships this fall.
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GM will soon double the number of roads in Canada and the U.S. that work with its Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist system. The newest GM vehicles with the Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP) will be the first ones to get the no-cost, over-the-air update later this year. The eligible 2022 models include the Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, and Lyriq; the GMC Hummer EV and Sierra 1500; and the Silverado 1500—although the chip shortage means it may not be available on every vehicle it’s intended for right now.There will soon be a lot more roads in the United States and Canada that work with Super Cruise. That’s because GM announced today that later this year it’ll be doubling the number of roadways that work with its hands-free driver-assist system. The current network includes about 200,000 miles of mapped divided highways. The plan to double its size means that drivers will be able to travel hands-free on over 400,000 miles of roads throughout the two countries.

What’s even more notable is that GM says the expansion won’t continue to be limited to the interstate. The updated Super Cruise will be operational on a combination of divided and undivided state and federal roads. Among the most iconic of the new routes are the Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), the Overseas Highway (U.S. Route 1), and the Mother Road (U.S. Route 66).

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The company also said that new vehicles with its Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP) that are already equipped with Super Cruise will be the first to benefit from the expansion. The list of 2022 models that are eligible for the full update includes the Cadillac CT4, CT5, and Escalade; the Chevy Silverado 1500; the GMC Hummer EV and Sierra 1500. They’ll just have to receive an over-the-air update at no additional cost, which will be available later this year.Meanwhile, models such as the Cadillac CT6 sedan (now defunct) and XT6 SUV as well as the Chevy Bolt EUV, which feature the company’s Global A platform, are also eligible for the upgrade, but a GM spokesperson told Car and Driver that they’ll “receive a smaller portion of the expansion.”Back in May, we learned that the 2023 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe will be getting Super Cruise. The ’23 GMC Yukon and Cadillac Lyriq also have the hands-free system. However, we’re still unsure how the semiconductor shortage could affect Super Cruise’s availability or how it might affect other new models that look to add it.
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The 2023 GMC Canyon will debut on August 11, with GMC providing a teaser for the new midsize pickup truck ahead of its reveal.The teaser shows a Canyon AT4X with the Edition 1 package, and the trim level appears to include beefy bodywork and a tough-looking front bumper with a bull bar.The 2023 Canyon should follow the Chevy Colorado by offering a turbocharged 2.7-liter inline-four engine and no option for a two-door, regular-cab configuration.Last week, Chevrolet took the wraps off the new 2023 Colorado, showing a butch new design that will be available exclusively with four doors and a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder. Now, we are getting a peek at its corporate cousin, with GMC showing a teaser for the 2023 Canyon and announcing that the mid-size pickup truck will be revealed in full on August 11.The teaser image shows half of the new Canyon’s front end, and GMC says that this example is the AT4X model with the Edition 1 package. The AT4X trim, first introduced on the GMC Sierra, will be the most off-road-ready variant in the range, and we can see a chunky front bumper with a large bull bar rising up in front of the grille. The headlights appear to be split into two pieces, with the rectangular upper section consisting of LED daytime running lights and the lower trapezoidal section featuring the main headlights.

The grille is blacked out, and it appears that auxiliary fog lights sit in the middle of the front bumper. The 2023 Canyon AT4X also looks to ride on capable all-terrain tires. We expect the Canyon to adopt the same turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain and cab configuration as the Colorado, and the Canyon should also come in a luxurious Denali trim.Check back for more information on the 2023 Canyon when all is revealed on August 11. GMC says reservations will open for the AT4X with Edition 1 package when it is unveiled.
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Gas prices are falling at the fastest rate in over a decade, according to a tweet by President Joe Biden.After a gallon of regular gas peaked above $5 in June, today the average price is $4.19, per AAA.There are currently 19 states where the average is under $4 per gallon, and it’s $3.77 or less in eight states. Gas prices have been extremely volatile this year, with the national average peaking above $5 per gallon in June. However, prices have now fallen for the past seven weeks straight, according to data collected by Gas Buddy.

President Joe Biden today tweeted that the current drop in gas prices is the fastest decline the country has seen in over a decade. The highest recorded average price of a gallon of regular was $5.02 in mid-June, per AAA, which today lists the national average at $4.19 per gallon. That’s a difference of 83 cents.
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While a gallon of regular still exceeds $5 on average in states such as Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Nevada, there are 19 states where a gallon is offered for under $4. Again, that’s according to AAA’s list of state gas-price averages, which also lists eight states where drivers can fill up for an average of $3.77 or less. The cheapest of those is Texas, where regular is currently $3.69 per gallon on average.

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AAA yesterday issued a report on the falling gas prices, including a chart that compares national gas prices between 2019 and 2022. It also pointed out that these lower prices could lead to increased demand, which could stymie the price drop.“We know that most American drivers have made significant changes in their driving habits to cope with high gas prices,” said AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross. “But with gas below $4 a gallon at nearly half of the gas stations around the country, it’s possible that gas demand could rise.”It’s clear that there’s been a steady decline in recent weeks, but—as we explained in an in-depth article on gas-price trends last month—it’s best to be prepared for the unpredictable.
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Genesis has released pricing information for the 2023 G90. There’s a sizable increase in starting price for the Korean luxury brand’s full-size sedan.The G90 will start at $89,495, while opting for the 48-volt hybrid system with an electric supercharger will open at $99,795. The base V-6 powertrain makes 375 horsepower while the supercharged setup pumps out 409 ponies and also comes with an air suspension and rear-wheel steering.Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis first launched its flagship G90 sedan in 2017, providing a comfortable interior, smooth ride, and quiet powertrain at a price that vastly undercut the full-size sedans from other luxury marques like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Now Genesis has revealed pricing for the second-generation model, and while the 2023 G90 is substantially more expensive than its predecessor, it still manages to look like a bargain next to the pricey Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7-series.
The 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T AWD will start at $89,495 and arrives with a suite of standard features including a panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and power sunshades for the rear passengers. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque.The G90 will also be offered with a 48-volt hybrid system that adds an electric supercharger that boosts the V-6’s output to 409 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. This version of the G90 will start at $99,795, and adds extra content including an air suspension, rear-wheel steering, power cooled and massaging rear seats, and 21-inch wheels.

The new G90 is significantly more expensive than the 2022 model. It started at just $76,045 for the 3.3T Premium, which used a 365-hp twin-turbo V-6. The previous model also offered a 420-hp 5.0-liter V-8 for just $79,795, but all 2023 G90s come powered by six cylinders. The new pricing structure makes the G90 more costly than a base 2023 Audi A8, which goes for $87,595, but it’s still cheaper than the 2023 BMW 740i, at $94,295, and looks like a steal next to the $112,150 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500.The first deliveries of the 2023 Genesis G90 are expected to begin by the middle of August.
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Lexus is adding a new front-wheel-drive version of the UX250h for 2023.The UX is now offered only as a hybrid, as the gas-only UX200 has been dropped.The 2023 UX starts at $35,850 and will go on sale in the U.S. this month.After Lexus announced earlier this year that the 2023 UX lineup would include only the hybrid model, it’s now saying that there will be a new front-wheel-drive version of the UX250h. (All-wheel drive was previously standard on the hybrid.) This change means that the UX250h is now less expensive and more efficient. It starts at $35,850 and achieves an EPA combined rating of 42 mpg combined compared with the AWD model’s 39 mpg rating.

The FWD UX250h has essentially the same powertrain as the AWD model, only it does without the third electric motor that powers the rear wheels. Both versions use a 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine and produce a total of 181 horsepower. All-wheel drive is now a $1400 option, and trim levels include Premium ($38,310) and two F Sport variants. The F Sport Appearance ($38,310) has just the visuals, while the F Sport Handling model ($43,280) also gains adaptive dampers and other suspension tweaks, along with sport seats and a different steering wheel.The hybrid still isn’t quite as cheap as the discontinued UX200 model, which had a 169-hp 2.0-liter inline-four and a continuously variable automatic transmission. That version started at $34,525, meaning the UX’s base price goes up $1325 for the new model year. In our testing, both versions got to 60 mph in a sluggish 8.6 seconds.Other tweaks for 2023 include a larger infotainment screen, a reconfigured center console, and some new connectivity features. Lexus also says it improved structural rigidity and added run-flat tires. The 2023 UX250h will go on sale sometime this month.
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Mazda has announced details on the CX-50’s rugged-looking Meridian Edition package.It costs $2800 on top of the 2.5 Turbo model and comes with all-terrain tires and appearance tweaks.There’s also a Meridian Choice accessory package available for other CX-50s.When Mazda initially revealed the 2023 CX-50, it showed photos of the new compact crossover with all sorts of off-road accessories and special graphics. As it turns out, these extras are part of a package called the Meridian Edition, which costs $2800 on top of the 2.5 Turbo model and offers a few additional customization options.

The CX-50 Meridian Edition comes in two colors—Zircon Sand or Polymetal Gray metallic—and has a Terracotta brown interior. The main upgrade is the set of 18-inch wheels and Falken all-terrain tires, and appearance upgrades include a different headlight surround, rocker panels, and a graphic on the hood. There are no changes to the suspension or the all-wheel-drive system, and the Meridian Edition has the same 256-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four as other CX-50 2.5 Turbo models.There’s also an Apex package available that adds roof-rack crossbars, a roof platform, splash guards, and a different hood graphic. It costs $1235 extra. All in, a CX-50 Meridian Edition will run $42,460.For those who want to add similar style to non-Meridian Edition versions of the CX-50, there’s an $1899 bundle of dealer-installed accessories called the Meridian Choice package. It has the same hood graphic, roof rack, roof platform, and some appearance tweaks from the Meridian edition.Otherwise, all 2023 Mazda CX-50 models receive a mid-year price increase of $750, meaning that it now carries a base price of $28,825 with the standard naturally aspirated engine.
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BMW announced a new, more attainable addition to the i4 mid-size electric lineup Monday morning, the i4 eDrive35. The eDrive35 will have an MSRP more than $4000 cheaper than the eDrive40 and $15,000 cheaper than the performance version, the M50. It will have the least power in the model range, with an estimated 281 horsepower, and production is expected to start in late 2022 with U.S. deliveries coming in early 2023.If you want to be ballin’ on a budget and reduce your carbon footprint in the process, BMW has just announced the car for you. The i4 eDrive35 is a new addition to the i4 model range that starts at $51,400, making it the Bavarian automaker’s most affordable EV. The eDrive35 joins the eDrive40 and M50 in BMW’s electric spin on its ICE-powered 4-series Gran Coupe. Shipments to the U.S. are expected to begin in early 2023.

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Like the eDrive40, the eDrive35 moves thanks to a single rear-mounted motor, unlike the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive performance sibling. However, less money gets you less power, with the eDrive35 offering 281 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Contrast this with the eDrive40’s 335 horsepower or the M50’s 536. As such, the eDrive35 will get you to 60 mph in an estimated 5.8 seconds, the slowest time of the trio by a whole second (our test of the eDrive40 got it done in 4.8). Still, the eDrive40’s advertised time was slower than our tested time, so the same could become true of the eDrive35 once we get our hands on one.

As for range, BMW estimates the eDrive35 should deliver a 260-mile EPA range, situated between the eDrive40’s 301 miles on the base 18-inch wheels and the M50’s 227 on optional 20-inch wheels. All of this is courtesy of the eDrive35’s smaller battery. Both the eDrive40 and the M50 share the same 81.5-kWh battery, but the eDrive35’s only has a net capacity of 66.0 kWh, and charging speeds max out at 180 kW compared to the other two models’ max rate of around 200 kW.

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If you’re noticing a pattern, it’s that the eDrive35 offers less for less, but aside from powertrain specs, it remains unchanged from the eDrive40. It will have the same standard and optional features and equipment, so if power isn’t the most important thing to you, the eDrive35 could be a good option for getting the look and feel of the i4 at a more attainable price.
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