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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

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The five-seat concept is based on the completely redeveloped second-generation Tiguan—the first SUV to be based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)—which will arrive in the US market in 2017 with a longer wheelbase and available seven-seat functionality. The vehicle can cover up to 20 miles (32 km) in all-electric mode.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

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Keeping pace with its announced intention to roll out 10 plug-in hybrids by 2017 ( earlier post ), Mercedes-Benz introduced the new GLE550 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) along with the other members of the new GLE family of full-size SUVs. The GLE550 e is Mercedes-Benz’ first plug-in hybrid SUV. mi) of all-electric driving.

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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

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After recently showing the new Touareg in Europe and China, Volkswagen is now debuting a new version of its Atlas midsize SUV at the New York International Auto Show: the Atlas Cross Sport concept. Volkswagen is intensifying its SUV push; in February, 54% of Volkswagen’s American customers chose a Tiguan or an Atlas.

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Toyota Gen5 RAV4 increases performance, decreases fuel consumption; hybrid models to come in March 2019

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Gasoline models arrive next month, and RAV4 Hybrid models follow in late March 2019. Much has changed in the 22 years since the US market introduction of the first RAV4 compact crossover SUV. Compact crossover SUVs have grown in actual size, and segment growth shows no signs of abating. 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. seconds (Limited grade).

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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander A New, Larger SUV If the Toyota Highlander isn’t large enough for your family, then the all-new 2024 Grand Highlander may be what you are looking for. liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter The base 2.4-liter The base 2.4-liter

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Audi unveils Q8 sport concept with 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV); drive system coming to “many” Audi models

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At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi is presenting the Audi Q8 sport concept, a new performance-oriented take on the Q8 concept study introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. The 48-volt electrical system assures the supply of electrical power. Equipped with a 3.0 Equipped with a 3.0

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Chery to launch new EXEED line; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric

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Ltd, China’s leading vehicle exporter, will launch a new model line of passenger cars and SUVs globally—with plans to begin sales in Europe within the next few years—under a new nameplate: EXEED. With the combined power of the combustion engine and e-motor, the compact SUV will reach 100km/h in 6.0 Chery Automobile Co.,

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