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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

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BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies. liter and 2.0-liter

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Mazda’s Electric MX-30 Being Pulled From the U.S. Market

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While the small crossover will live on in other parts of the world with a rotary range extender, mimicking what BMW did with the i3 with some Mazda-specific flair, the company’s first all-electric vehicle seems to have been a flop in North America.& The MX-30 EV (not to be confused with the CX-30) was always a compliance automobile.

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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

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Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year. For comparison, the US produced 1.1

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Porsche leaving FIA WEC LMP1, entering Formula E

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Porsche is now the fourth German OEM to realign its motorsport strategy this year to enter Formula E, following Audi ( earlier post ), BMW ( earlier post ) and Mercedes-Benz ( earlier post ). Entering Formula E and achieving success in this category are the logical outcomes of our Mission E.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. Among the 63 contenders, the finest automobiles in each category emerged victorious in the initial voting round.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

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While the Cross Country variants of the wagons had already been scrubbed, standard variants seem to be following them into the abyss — following the current industry trend of chasing margins, rather than offering a diverse array of automobiles catering to a broader clientele. However, Volvo is also in the midst of a transition.

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BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen: BEVs will pressure call for longer term

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Bettering leasing penetration is a concern for BMW sellers. Industrywide, battery-powered automobiles accounted for 7.5 We’re signaling to our world colleagues our call for and looking to get the fitting automobiles to this marketplace. Electrical automobiles wish to get charged. a future in the past.