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Volkswagen presents the ID. GTI Concept show car at IAA

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GTI Concept show car at the IAA Mobility in Munich to provide insight into how Volkswagen will transport the iconic GTI label into the electric future. GTI Concept is based on the ID. 2all concept that was presented in March ( earlier post )—a future electric compact car that costs around €25,000. With the ID. With the ID.

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VW Bus delay: Why did VW ID.Buzz take so long to come to the US?

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Why did it take so long for the VW Bus to return despite concepts teasing us since 2001? Remember the line from "Titanic" when Rose is an old woman and she asks, "It's been 84 years?" With the debut of the U.S-spec spec Volkswagen ID.Buzz that moment feels oddly familiar.

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Nissan is mulling a GT-R EV by 2030, to draw influence from Hyper Force concept

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 08 Jan 2024, 09:40 AM The bonkers Nissan Hyper Force concept has previewed what an all-electric Nissan GT-R could be like. The bonkers Nissan Hyper Force concept has previewed what an all-electric Nissan GT-R could be like. When we discuss high-performance supercars, the Nissan GT-R claims its place.

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Fifth-generation MINI Cooper Electric 3-door coming at two power levels

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In this way, MINI redefines the brand’s hallmark go-kart feeling, consistently perpetuating the concept of urban driving fun that has been so successful for more than 60 years. MINI was able to draw on development expertise within the BMW Group in order to achieve further improved driving dynamics in the new MINI Cooper Electric.

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Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

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The use of renewable fuel is another important building block and a very important addition to our concept for climate-friendly mobility. EU RED II 2018/2001/EU for Europe and US California LCFS for the US), and the raw material mix used to manufacture the product for each market.

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Mini Aceman concept showcases all-EV vision for British brand

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The British brand has unveiled the Mini Aceman concept that’s expected to turn into a production car in 2024. The Aceman concept evolves the Mini look more dramatically than any other Mini over the past two decades. Concept Aceman: modern and distinctive but with classic Mini design cues. Mini Concept Aceman.

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VW unveiling new electric microbus concept in Geneva

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Volkswagen is unveiling an electric microbus concept at the Geneva Motor show. In 2001, Volkswagen developed a modern concept version it called the Microbus concept. The new electric Bulli, more compact and affordable than the earlier concept, is fitted with six seats. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.5

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