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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

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The "New Mini" first appeared in North American showrooms as a 2002 model, as part of the turn-of-the-century wave of retro-styled machinery that included the Volkswagen New Beetle , Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet HHR. There were convertible versions of the Cooper and Cooper S available as well.

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Lear Announces New Seating System with 25lb Weight Savings; ECO Fabrics from 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles and Polyester Yarn

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EPP was introduced in 2002 on the Audi A2. Converting the annual production of a mid-size sedan program to 100% Lear ECO fabric could save approximately 10 million plastic bottles a year from entering landfills, according to Mandy Sarotte, Director of Global Trim and Foam Advanced Sales. ECO Fabrics.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models. EcoBoost Convertible $33,900. EcoBoost Convertible Premium $38,920. GT Convertible Premium $46,980. EcoBoost Fastback $28,400. GT Fastback $37,480.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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While the Mercedes GLE 550e will use a 3L twin-turbo V6 and the Audi Q7 e-tron a 3L TDI diesel, the BMW X5 xDrive 40e also features a 2.0L Audi Q7 e-tron. 2 Audi is also developing a gasoline-engine version of the Q7 e-tron specifically for the Asian markets China, Singapore and Japan. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Earlier post.).

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