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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

Green Car Congress

BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

Green Car Congress

The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 It is underpinned by a newly developed, classically high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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Ferrari Patent Drawings Show Midship-Mounted Battery Pack

InsideEVs

The Prancing Horse wants to retain the mid-engined feel of its sports cars even when they will no longer burn fuel.

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An Overview of Jeep’s Current Vehicle Lineup

Clean Fleet Report

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon The Rubicon brags to have one of the most powerful engines in the market: a 6.4L It sports an impressive 375 horsepower and 470 pounds of torque, on- and off-road. It sports a 5.7L HEMI V8 with 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. It can take you from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5

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Aston Martin and Daimler sign technical partnership agreements; new V8s; Daimler taking up to 5% equity

Green Car Congress

The technical partnership will allow Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin to develop bespoke V8 engines supporting Aston Martin’s launch of a next generation of models that will incorporate advanced technology and newly-developed engines, combining high performance and fuel efficiency. Daimler AG and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.

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Honda Prelude two-door coupe set to return as an electric sportscar

EV Central

Square of shape, revvy of engine and at its best with some Maccas trays under its rear wheels, this front-drive coupe legend rightly held icon status on Australian city streets. Surplus to Honda’s sporting requirements with the Integra Type R and S2000 covering the fun part of its showroom lineup. Then, by 2001, it was gone.

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2024 Hyundai Creta facelift gets 70 safety features, including 19 ADAS features

Baua Electric

Available in both petrol and diesel engine options along with a wide range of transmission choices, the facelifted version of Creta has received ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) for the first time. It sports as many as 19 features. Besides that, the mid-size SUV also received a host of safety features.

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