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Most powerful Land Rover Defender Octa to debut this year

Baua Electric

litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine sourced from BMW that powers the Range Rover lineup including the Sport SV. litre twin-turbo V8 engine The Defender Octa will be the new range-topping model in the off-roader’s lineup. JLR won’t reveal specifications as yet but the Defender Octa is expected to get the 4.4-litre

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Magna begins production of first mild hybrid transverse transmission for BMW Group

Green Car Congress

Magna continues its transformation toward electric mobility with the start of production of its mild hybrid transmission for BMW Group. Magna’s new 7-speed, mild hybrid dual-clutch transmission is the latest to be featured exclusively on BMW Group’s compact class, which underpins all its front-transverse vehicles.

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