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Nissan will end production of the Maxima sedan in mid-2023.The current model arrived for 2015 and is the eighth generation of the sedan.Nissan suggests that an upcoming electric model could adopt the Maxima name in the future.After more than four decades and eight generations, the Nissan Maxima will end its run next year. Nissan confirmed to C/D that it will end production of the sedan in mid-2023. Sales have fallen recently, as Nissan only moved 3753 units of the Maxima in the first half of 2022, compared with 78,610 Altimas sold over the same time period.

Another Maxima may still be in the cards, however, as Nissan’s official statement says that the company is “prioritizing electric vehicles” and advises us to “stay tuned for future Nissan Maxima news.” We think this means that the upcoming Nissan EV sedan, slated to arrive in 2025, will wear the Maxima name. It will be built in Mississippi alongside an Infiniti sedan, and teasers show a futuristic face similar to the Ariya crossover’s, plus a curved roofline.

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Still, the Maximas of yore as we best remember them—as sporty sedans with V-6 engines and available manual transmissions—are no more. As a three-time 10Best winner (both the second- and third-generation Maxima SE models were awarded), the Maxima has long been one of our favorite Nissans. It even graced the cover of Car and Driver, for the June 1994 issue.

The current generation was our top-ranked large sedan for some time, but it has become more irrelevant as it has aged. Its segment, too, has dwindled, with Ford dropping the Taurus and Hyundai and Kia also discontinuing the Azera and Cadenza. Toyota persists, as it is replacing the Avalon with the Crown for 2023, and Dodge and Chrysler still sell the aging Charger and 300 sedans.We’ll see what the future holds for a possible Maxima EV, as we may soon hear more news about this upcoming model that could debut within the next few years.
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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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