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Volvo Cars brings Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert to the US

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Volvo Cars is partnering with Waycare Technologies to enable data from Volvo’s Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert to be shared anonymously with transportation municipalities and the popular Waze navigation app. From 2020, all new Volvo cars are speed-limited at 112 mph. Waycare has plans to expand to other areas in the future.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 130 mph. complete with the BMW Curved Display.

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). An innovative augmented reality head-up display (optional) within the driver’s field of vision presents additional information. It is now learning-enabled and enables online access to information from the Cloud.

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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As a result, the first customers will be able to buy an S-Class with DRIVE PILOT the first half of 2022, enabling them to drive in conditionally automated mode at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in heavy traffic or congested situations on suitable stretches of highway in Germany. accidents or roadworks) from a digital HD map.

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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mph), the Audi Q7 recuperates energy, rolls in idle or coasts for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off. The latter ranges from traffic information online, navigation with Google Earth, to the hybrid radio. If the driver takes their foot off the accelerator at speeds between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2

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2021 Toyota Mirai arrives in US dealerships in December

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The XLE grade includes dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, manual rear seat sunshades and power-folding mirrors with puddle lights. A Qi-compatible smartphone wireless charging tray also comes standard on every 2021 Mirai. also enhances the PCS w/PD system with intersection support. Additional TSS 2.5+

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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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While the electric motor does the bulk of the work at lower speeds, once above 18 mph, the gasoline engine assumes primary operation for excellent performance in the mid- and high-speed range. Using the SPORT or SPORT S+ settings, for example, the i-FORCE MAX powertrain makes use of the electric motor’s instantaneous responsiveness.