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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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The BMW i Vision Dynamics is an all-electric, emission-free four-door Gran Coupe that accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8 starting in May 2018.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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This will start with the mid-size eVito, with deliveries commencing in the second half of 2018. The exclusive pre-ordering phase for the mid-size van begins today in Germany, with market launch scheduled for the second half of 2018. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Audi unveils Q8 plug-in hybrid concept full-size SUV; production version in 2018

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Audi presented the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. The concept full-size SUV is the basis for a production model that Audi will launch on the market in 2018; whether or not the first production version will be a plug-in hybrid has yet to be determined. lb-ft) of torque. liters of fuel (102.3

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Tesla fan Jay Leno takes the Model S Plaid for a record-breaking spin

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The record was previously held by the Bugatti Chiron Sport set in 2018. seconds with a speed of 158 MPH. It turned a 9.247, at 152 MPH.”. Musk, in a presentation to an exclusive group of invitees, highlighted the Model S Plaid’s already-revolutionary safety, but the company plans to improve even further. “We

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Audi’s bivalent 2.0 TFSI for the new A4 Avant and A5 Sportback g-trons

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lb-ft) is available at 1,650 rpm. The correct pressure is always present in the gas line and at the injector valves – low pressure for efficient driving in the lower speed range, and higher pressure for more power and torque. mph), the A5 Sportback g-tron 224 km/h (139.2 Its maximum torque of 270 N·m (199.1

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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BMW to premiere new i3 and i3s EVs at IAA

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Its peak torque of 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) is available instantly from standstill, in typical electric motor fashion. The new BMW i3 accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 7.2 seconds with an electronic top speed of 93 mph. seconds, with a top speed of 100 mph. Electricity consumption for the new i3 is 13.1 kWh/100km, or 11.5

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