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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

Green Car Congress

BMW announced the updated, 2021 7 th generation 5 Series Sedan. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans. The new BMW 530e xDrive Sedan, Phytonic blue metallic, M Sport package. 523 hp M550i xDrive Sedan.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

EV Central

READ MORE: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend READ MORE: Supreme power! A lot more of the power is now going to the rear wheels, giving it more of an old, rear-drive BMW handling balance – or at least that’s the goal. 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance … canyon carver.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

The Truth About Cars

I got a good impression of how the BMW fared for comfort on the drive from Nashville to Cincinnati. This a common problem, but an important one as BMW removed dipsticks long ago. Overall the Z4 has impressed me with its enthusiastic personality and excellent handling. I’ll have that addressed at my first service.&

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

Baua Electric

The heads of BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault have spoken out against European Union’s emission targets in recent days, arguing that the phase-out rules put too much pressure on the industry and that consumers aren’t buying EVs fast enough. In any case, EU has said that it will review the CO2 policy again in 2026 to see how things are going.

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Baua Electric

And while Volkswagen isn’t a luxury brand in the same way as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Lexus or Volvo, make no mistake – this is a luxury SUV with more of a mainstream starting price. The post 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. It’s a really refined and luxurious experience. This update?

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

The Truth About Cars

While I am not ready to call the Tonale an outright sports car, it offers so much more personality than just about everything else in the segment that it’s pretty hard to dislike. But, anybody eyeballing the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, or BMW X1, would be an idiot to not at least take the Alfa Romeo Tonale for a test drive.

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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

New cars have all sorts of driver monitoring tech on board that can tell when a person is paying attention or has their hands on the wheel, but the National Transportation Safety Board feels there’s a need for more. Besides the drugs in the driver’s system, the car’s extreme speed turned it into a deadly battering ram.

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