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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (left) with newly available Ice White appearance package.
On January 30, Ford announced a significant price cut for its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. New Mach-E vehicles will now cost up to $5,700 less than they did at the start of the new year, though Ford has raised the mandatory manufacturer destination fee to $1,500 from $1,300.
2024 Acura Integra Type-S
Hot on the heels of the 2023 Acura Integra being named the North American Car of the Year, Honda’s premium division announced its plans to offer a high-performance Type-S variant for the 2024 model year.
Coming Soon: 2024 Honda Prologue
2024 Honda Prologue
Honda is kickstarting its plan to sell 500,000 fully electric vehicles in North America by 2030 with the 2024 Prologue. The Japanese automaker has been slowly releasing details on this upcoming SUV, which it says will reside, “above CR-V and alongside Passport, offering generous passenger and cargo space,” according to a recent press release.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
To celebrate its 70th birthday, Chevrolet is launching the 2024 Corvette E-Ray. This will mark the legendary performance car’s leap into the electric age, as well as the first time it will offer the enhanced traction of all-wheel drive.
1500 Ram Revolution BEV
Stellantis’ Ram truck division showcased a concept vehicle at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show that will pave the way for the brand’s own entry into the fully electric pickup space. Dubbed the “1500 Revolution BEV,” this rig boasts several novel features that could help it stand out from its Ford and General Motors rivals.
2023 CES: Sony Honda Afeela Concept
Sony Honda Afeela Concept
Sony plans to enter the automotive space, and the Japanese consumer electronics giant unveiled a prototype of its first vehicle at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. Developed as part of a joint venture with Honda, the Afeela EV will be built in the US for the North American market.
2023 CES: 2024 Fiat 500e
2024 Fiat 500e
Stellantis’ Fiat division used the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show to promote the North American debuts of its 2024 500e electric car and the new “Metaverse Store” that will be used to help sell it. The vehicle and its virtual showroom are already available in Europe, and the company hopes these pieces can help revive the struggling Italian brand find more success across the pond.
2023 Cadillac LYRIQ
Citing high (and still increasing) interest rates, continued supply chain issues, and the looming fear of recession, CNBC recently reported that the car business will likely continue to face headwinds going into 2023. This is despite predictions by some analysts that new-vehicle sales in the US may increase as inventories have improved since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Future Car: 2024 Acura ZDX
2024 Acura ZDX Prototype
The high-performance version of Acura’s first fully electric vehicle recently entered development testing. Shod in a unique camouflage wrap, the 2024 ZDX Type-S will, according to a press release, “continue to put the driver experience first and will exemplify Acura’s unyielding commitment to delivering on the Precision Crafted Performance brand promise.”
F-150 Lightning Platinum
For the third time since August, Ford is increasing the price of its popular all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup. The 2023 version of the entry-level Pro trim will see its base price inflate to $55,974. Volume XLT models see their MSRPs rise to $63,474 and $80,974 for the standard- and extended-range batteries, respectively. These represent increases of $4,000-$5,000 since October. The 2022 F-150 Lightning originally debuted at $41,769.
