Tag Archives: 4000

Motorsport

Subaru Has Another Special WRX STI That Won’t Come To America

Two years in the past Subaru ruled out doing another WRX STI. The subsequent smartest thing is the brand new TR, nevertheless it’s $4,000 dearer than the final WRX STI and not that great. But in Japan, Subie will promote an STI-branded WRX from this era.

Technically it is an STI Sport; consider it as Subaru’s equal of BMW’s M Performance fashions. It goes by the complete title of WRX S4 STI Sport and it is about to spawn a warmer model. Teased forward of its world premiere on the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, the high-performance sedan is touted as being an “STI complete car.” The translation is a bit wonky, however we are able to assume meaning it has a full arsenal of goodies from Subaru Tecnica International.


Motorsport

Dealerships Call on President Biden to Reconsider Push for Electric Vehicles

Close to 4,000 dealerships across the United States have joined forces to express their concerns about proposed federal regulations that would accelerate the transition to battery-electric vehicles. The dealerships sent a plea directly to President Joe Biden on Tuesday, urging a reevaluation of the controversial EPA proposal, which aims for 60 percent of new-vehicle sales to be battery-powered by the 2030 model year, escalating to 67 percent by 2032.

This appeal follows a letter from the dealerships emphasizing the need for a more gradual approach to the electric vehicle transition. Representing a diverse range of car brands and spanning states like California, Michigan, Colorado, and New York, the dealerships argue that the proposed regulations are moving faster than consumer readiness for fully electric vehicles.

The letter highlights concerns about the current challenges faced by potential EV adopters, such as the availability of reliable charging networks, vehicle affordability, and range anxiety. Despite legislative efforts like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which allocate significant federal funding for a national EV charging network and address other challenges, the dealerships stress the need for more time.

The dealerships suggest that allowing additional time for advancements in battery technology, increased affordability of EVs, and the expansion of charging infrastructure would better serve the interests of consumers. The letter, led by Mickey Anderson, CEO of Baxter Auto Group, underscores the absence of the consumer’s voice in the ongoing conversation about the EV transition.

“These vehicles are ideal for many people, and we believe their appeal will grow over time,” the letter reads. “The reality, however, is that electric vehicle demand today is not keeping up with the large influx of BEVs arriving at our dealerships prompted by the current regulations. BEVs are stacking up on our lots.”

Anderson, who initiated the signature-gathering process in early November, aims to ensure that the voices of dealers and customers are considered in ongoing policy discussions.

The full list of dealerships that endorsed the letter can be found at the source link below.