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If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. Mercedes Vision Iconic Marries Vintage Glamour with Futuristic Tech      Mercedes-Benz mined its own historical design library for its latest concept car, the Vision Iconic, which melds cues from the brand's prewar luxury cars with a full slate of modern technology.    Mercedes says the look draws from its classic sedans of the 1960s as well as luxury icons like the 600 Pullman, but elements like its maxed-out wheel openings, smooth contours, and minimal adornments mean it retains a very modern feel.nveiled in Shanghai, Mercedes says the intent of the Vision Iconic is to serve as both a design study and a technology testbed.    Read more here. READ THE FULL STORY Subaru Teases Two New STI Concepts, Including the First EV Model      For those of us who like to have some fun behind the wheel, it's been a bummer that Subaru hasn't sold a performance-focused STI variant in America since the 2021 model year. While we can't yet say for sure that the storied moniker will be returning to our streets, it's a good sign that Subaru plans to reveal two new STI concepts at the Tokyo auto show later this month.    The automaker today released a pair of teaser photos that provide a glimpse of these concepts, one of which will be the first electric STI model. Called the Performance-E STI, Subaru says it previews the future of the performance brand.    Read more here. READ THE FULL STORY Electric Era Aims to Make Public EV Fast-Charging Easier, More Reliable      Haven't heard of Electric Era? The Seattle-based startup was founded in 2020, and its first charging stations went live in late 2022. Currently, it claims 130 stalls in 13 states, but EE is different from, say, Electrify America or Tesla's Supercharger network. Unlike those forward-facing brands, Electric Era calls itself a "solutions provider," as it's basically a one-stop shop for retailers such as Costco to buy fast-chargers and have them installed and maintained without dealing with a middleman.    And that's where EE's next-generation chargers, coined RetailEdge, come into play, as they're now available to order and aim to make the user experience more effortless than frustrating.n the wake of expiring federal credits for EV purchases, Hyundai is making its top-selling electric vehicle whole lot more competitive. For the 2026 model year, the company is cutting prices on every trim of its Ioniq 5 crossover, with reductions ranging from $7,600 to $9,800.    Read more here. READ THE FULL STORY Rebooting the 2027 Chevy Bolt Was More Complex Than You'd Think READ MORE Mercedes-Benz Becomes First Automaker to Join Renewable Carbon Initiative READ MORE Future Electric Vehicles: The EVs You'll Soon Be Able to Buy READ MORE The Cheapest-Ever Tesla Is Here—But It's Still Not That Cheap READ MORE Ford and GM Still Offering EV Discounts After Nixing Plans to Extend Tax Credit READ MORE Think Plug-In Hybrids Are a Clean Compromise? READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2025 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 {inclide "StateOfCharge_Footer"} https://link.autoweek.com/oc/5e72241397a2142fca606ee4p1dko.6ci/aacd497a