
Manish Kharinta
Manish Kharinta is a automotive writer based in the Los Angeles area. He has worked for automotive industry websites TheSmokingClutch.com, CarDekho.com and CarBikeindia.com. His experience ranges from covering auto shows, to car reviews and breaking automotive news. Manish aims to bring forth his unique perspective on automotive design and technological innovations in the automotive industry.
Articles
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The Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Replaces the 'Standard Range Plus' as the New Base Version
Dec 15, 2021 6:00 PM WSTTesla has updated the lineup of its mass market Model 3 sedan by eliminating the Standard Range Plus variant. According to Tesla’s website, the Standard Range Plus Model 3 is no longer available and has been removed from the site.
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The New BMW i4 Electric Sedan Has Officially Entered Production at the Automaker's Munich Plant
Dec 08, 2021 3:45 PM WSTAutomaker BMW recently announced that the new, all-electric i4 sedan has officially entered production. The first series model of the battery-powered i4 sedan rolled off the production line last month at the automaker’s manufacturing facility in Munich. With the launch of the i4, BMW will compete more closely with Tesla's Model S.
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EV Charging Providers Electrify America & Ionity Reach '1.21 Gigawatts' of Total Power in Their Combined Network
Dec 02, 2021 11:45 AM WSTThe rapid expansion of the Volkswagen's Electrify America and Ionity electric vehicle charging networks just achieved a monumental target. For the first time ever, the two EV charging networks reached a total power output of 1.21 gigawatts on October 21. Interestingly enough, Oct 21 also happens to be “Back to the Future Day.”
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Honda Unveils New Fully-Electric Crossovers for the China Market
Nov 25, 2021 8:00 AM WSTHonda unveiled three new concept cars during a recent virtual press conference. These include a two-door coupe, a four-door GT, and an SUV from its e:N Series, which is the company’s upcoming series of all-electric models. The new EV concepts offer a glimpse of Honda's electrification plans for China.
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General Motors Confirms That Electric Versions of the Blazer & Equinox Are in the Works
Nov 17, 2021 4:00 PM WSTGeneral Motors wants to double its annual revenues by 2030 by improving its EBIT adjusted margins as its transitions to its electric future. GM plans to push out many different EVs across vehicle segments in the coming years. Among the new models are all-electric versions of the Blazer SUV and Equinox crossover.
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The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Will Offer More Range
Nov 08, 2021 7:45 AM WSTAccording to an order guide that leaked online, Ford Motor Co is working on adding more range to the 2022 Mustang Mach-E models. The order guide shows a slight bump in the range figures. This additional range will help Mach-E better compete with some of its rivals, like the Tesla Model Y.
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The 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron Specs & Pricing Announced
Nov 03, 2021 8:00 AM WSTAudi recently announced specifications and prices for its two new battery-powered offerings- the 2022 Q4 e-tron and the Q4 e-tron Sportback.
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The Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Is Smart and Reasonably Quiet, But Falls Short on Range
Oct 27, 2021 12:00 PM WSTThe Jeep Wrangler is one of the least depreciating models in the country, and with its new 4xe powertrain it's also one of the smartest off-roaders on sale today. The hybrid Wrangler is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that is coupled to a pair of electric motors. The drivetrain draws power from a 17-kWh battery pack which completes the ensemble.
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German Vehicle Tuner Manhart Performance Reveals the 543 HP Tesla Model 3, its First EV Project
Oct 20, 2021 8:30 AM WSTGerman vehicle tuner Manhart Performance released a special version of Tesla’s Model 3 Performance. The famed tuner managed to push the limits of the Model 3 Performance even more, while retaining Tesla’s factory-installed dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. The company calls its Tesla Model 3 modification the “TM3 720.”
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The New Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 S E Plug-in Hybrid is the Most Powerful AMG Model Ever Made
Oct 13, 2021 8:00 AM WSTMercedes-Benz has updated its AMG GT 4-door sedan with the addition of the all-new AMG GT63 S E plug-in hybrid and the results are impressive. This electrified flagship sedan is an impressively powerful AMG model, with a combined power output of 831 horsepower and 1,033 lb-ft of peak torque. This makes the GT63S E the most powerful AMG model that Mercedes has ever produced.