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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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The new BMW iX3 will be the brand’s first model to also be produced for export at the Shenyang manufacturing facility in China. Market launch will begin in China later in 2020. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8 seconds (for purposes of comparison – BMW X3 30i: 6.4

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General Motors launches Buick LaCrosse eAssist in China

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The LaCrosse is a popular member of the Buick family in China. By comparison, GM delivered 35,298 units of the LaCrosse in the US from January through the end of July 2011.). liters of fuel per 100 km (45 mpg US) at a constant 90 km/h (56 mph) and 7.2 The new model features a 2.4-liter The LaCrosse eAssist consumes 5.2

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Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD only available for employees, at least for now: report

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That’s $59,990 for a Tesla Model Y that has a range of 279 miles per charge , a top speed of 135 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 5 seconds. In comparison, the Model Y Long Range AWD is currently listed by Tesla at a price of $62,990, just $3,000 more than the Standard Range AWD variant.

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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

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In comparison, Porsche delivered 40,629 Taycan electric cars in 2023. Despite sacrificing some range (361 miles/ 591 km WLTP), the Turbo version packs 630 hp and 833 lb-ft for a 0 to 62 mph sprint (0 – 100 km/h) in 3.3 With 87,355 Macan models handed over last year, the SUV plays a critical role in Porsche’s lineup.

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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. By means of comparison: the SUV is 0.4 seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). Forecasts for China predict 18% growth between 2017 and 2023; in Europe and Russia growth might even reach 26%.

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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As a comparison, the Audi SQ5 TDI produces 230 kW (313 hp), with peak torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft). The new top-of-the-line gasoline model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canada and China accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3

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Green Automotive retains Roush for support on testing of Zotye electric SUV for US market

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Green Automotive plans to launch retail sales of the SUV, produced in China by Zotye, by the end of this year. Maximum speed is 70 mph (113 km/h), with an estimated range of 150 miles (241 km). The 4-seat electric SUV is powered by a 25.6 kWh, 320 V Li-ion battery pack (max output 52 kW), with a 27 kW DC motor.

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