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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. liter turbocharged straight-four engine co-developed by Peugeot and BMW, replacing the supercharged Brazilian 1.6

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Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

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The Volkswagen Group is continuing its restructuring in the aftermath of the diesel engine emissions scandal. Eichhorn holds a PhD in mechanical engineering. He was appointed Board Member for Engineering at Bentley in 2003 before taking over as Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry in 2012.

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Volkswagen Group reorganizes North American operations; Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland new region CEO

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As part of its restructuring, Volkswagen Group is combining its activities in the US, Mexico and Canada into the newly formed North American Region (NAR). Winfried Vahland graduated from the Technical University Darmstadt with a major in Mechanical Engineering and Economics, and began his professional career with GM in 1984.

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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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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Audi Q7 e-tron.

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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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Lear is a fully integrated manufacturer of seats, from the metal structure and mechanisms to the foam and seat trim, notes Ryan Burns, vice president of Product Engineering for Lear’s Global Seating Operations. EPP was introduced in 2002 on the Audi A2. The Evolution Seat. Recyclable Expanded Polypropylene (EPP). ECO Fabrics.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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The grip was excellent, thanks in a big part to the independent rear suspension that delivered a controlled driving experience. The optional MagneRide damping system, part of the $1,995 Handling Package, kept the rear tires planted. V8 engine, which has 100 more horsepower. to go to a car show. V8 for extra performance.

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