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Your Daily Automobile updates From Around The World [img]  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [img]( [The Automobile News]( [The Cheapest Electric Car on Sale Now: The 2020 Mini Cooper SE Doesn’t Cost a Fortune]( The Cooper SE’s price undercuts the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq EV, and Chevrolet Bolt. Your wallet thanks Mini. Think you need to spend a small fortune for the “privilege” of driving an electric car? Think again. The 2020 Mini Cooper SE is not only the cheapest electric car on sale in the U.S.  right now, it’s also one of the better-looking electric cars in the $30,000-$40,000 price range. Beating out the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq EV, and Chevrolet Bolt in terms of price, a base model 2020 Mini Cooper SE electric car starts at $30,750 (destination included), but it is actually attainable right now for less than $20,000. Here is a breakdown of the available discounts to see how the cost shakes out: In California, for example, after the $7,500 federal EV credit and available state incentives are applied ($2,000, and an additional $2,500 subject to income qualifications), the cheapest electric car on sale’s price drops to an enticing $18,750. At the moment, you can pre-order a 2020 Mini Cooper SE electric car, which requires a $500 reservation fee, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2021. According to Mini, there is an overwhelming demand for the Cooper SE EV, and inventory is low. Bearing in mind how costly electric cars are, not to mention the impact of the pandemic on production, it will be interesting to see the sales figures a year from now. For now, though, let’s take a closer look at what an entry-level electric Cooper SE can afford the hidden environmentalist in all of us. Like most EV models, the Mini Cooper already having a minimalistic design helped make its transition to an all-electric car effortless; Mini fans can appreciate the design did not get destroyed in order to feature an electric platform. The Cooper SE wheels, called “Power Spoke,” are futuristic, cool, and stylish. Other tasteful details are the highlighter yellow accents and mirror caps, and the unconventional badges. The Cheapest Electric Car On Sale: 2020 Mini Cooper SE Battery, Range, And Performance Equipped with a 32.6-kWh battery, the 2020 Mini Cooper SE electric car can charge its battery from zero juice to 80 percent in as little as 35 minutes at a fast-charging station. The estimated range on a single charge is 110 miles, which at first may seem inadequate, but not everyone is going on a cross-country road trip or commuting for hundreds of miles to work. In the case of the Cooper SE, this low-mile range hatchback makes the most sense for short weekend trips, daily errand runs, and city inhabitants. Performance-wise, the Cooper SE can reach 60 mph in 6.9 seconds; it makes 181 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque. The Cheapest Electric Car On Sale: 2020 Mini Cooper SE Standard Equipment And Features You should not be short-changed for buying an electric car, and the electric Mini fits the bill. Standard equipment includes LED headlights, a multifunction leather steering wheel, a 6.5-inch display with navigation, and heated front seats. Additional features that come in handy are Apple CarPlay, a rearview camera, pedestrian warning, an active driving-assistant aid with forward-collision warning, and auto rain-sensing wipers. [Read more…]( The post [The Cheapest Electric Car on Sale Now: The 2020 Mini Cooper SE Doesn’t Cost a Fortune]( appeared first on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [Ford Joins Other Automakers Fighting New Imported Auto Parts Rules In India]( Prime Minister of Indian Narendra Modi is working to put in place new quality rules for imported auto parts aimed at boosting local manufacturing. However, several automakers, including Ford, are pushing back against these proposed regulations, claiming that the rules will increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and hurt costs, according to a recent report from Reuters. While Indian officials are keen to make the country more self-sufficient and a bigger player in the global supply chain, India has also become a dumping ground for low-quality imported auto parts from China, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Goyal also argues that India’s standards are not as strict as other countries in this regard. One of the proposed new regulations on imported auto parts calls for audits of the plants where wheels are made. Another requires orders for imported cars, windshields, and safety glass to be placed four months in advance, while companies must also obtain a special license to import tires into the country. Meanwhile, a host of automakers from around the globe are taking various steps to circumvent these new regulations, including making requests for delays and all-out exemptions. That includes Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, all of which have held multiple rounds of talks with government officials in recent weeks. The new rules will have a particularly large impact on luxury automakers like Mercedes-Benz. Martin Schwenk, head of Mercedes-Benz India, told Reuters that the requirements “will make low volume business unviable,” and noted that the automaker is seeking “reasonable time line for mid to long term implementation, and exemptions for low volume manufacturers in the short-term.” [Read more…]( The post [Ford Joins Other Automakers Fighting New Imported Auto Parts Rules In India]( appeared first on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [You’ll Be Able To Buy These New Sports Cars For Dirt Cheap In 5 Years]( If you’re hurting for one of these incredible 2020 sports cars but don’t have the cash to buy them, in 5 years they can be yours for dirt cheap! Buying a brand new sports car has its advantages, of course. For one, you get the ‘best-of-the-best’, so to speak – Equipped with all the modern-day accessories you could possibly ask for. However, with new cars, they rarely hold their value for long. Sure, off the lot sports cars can be extremely expensive. Though, if you’re patient enough, you can get those same models for a fraction of their original M.S.R.P. Few things depreciate as rapidly as sports cars. In other words, time is every car enthusiast’s best friend. If you’re interested in some of the latest and greatest vehicles from 2020 but don’t have the cash to get them now, just wait a couple of years and these sports cars should be dirt cheap… 10. Mazda MX-5 (ND) Off the bat, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is already an affordable, entry-level sports car. Typically, they can range anywhere from $25,000 to $30,000 new, yet, in the span of just a couple years, they’ll be as cheap as an MX-5 NC. Since the Miata is a mass-produced, cheap to build a car, the most expensive they get is when they’re brand new. To put this into perspective, the previous Miata (NC) had a similar starting price only to drop to ~$13,000 a later on. If we had to bet, we’d say the ND fill follow in its predecessors’ footsteps. 9. Chevrolet Camaro SS In the tech sector, video gaming, and tons of other industries, there’s something new each and every year. A new installation of the Call of Duty franchise, new graphics cards or processors, and even cars are examples of this annual trend. Nowadays, the Chevy Camaro SS is the same. Every year, Chevrolet makes a new Camaro. Or, rather, the same Camaro as before, but with a slight face-lift. This results in a bit of market saturation; making consumers less interested in the yearly release of such a car. The rarity is gone, along with what once made the Camaro great. Though, if you’re dead set on getting one, then at least wait a little before snagging an SS. Your bank account will thank you later on… 8. Nissan 370Z Nismo Nissan has a very colorful and successful history in nearly all areas of the automotive industry. Whether it be for racing, utility, or consumers, Nissan’s have a track record of being great cars! Our favorite of them all is none other than their “Nismo” lineup. On the less expensive side, you’ve got models such as the 370Z Nismo. Basically, it’s a supped up 370Z courtesy of Nissan’s NISMO performance division. In all honesty, a starting cost of less than $40,000 isn’t a bad deal for an authentic Nismo, but, in time, it will get cheaper. After all, that’s exactly what the 350Z Nismo did. [Read more…]( The post [You’ll Be Able To Buy These New Sports Cars For Dirt Cheap In 5 Years]( appeared first on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( ------------------ You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](        ------------------ Connect with TheAutomobileNews on Facebook and Twitter [fb](  [tw]( ------------------ You received this email because you operate or create content for a website/service and based on your website it seemed like this could be important information to you and your users. 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