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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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Benz unveiled the latest generation of its successful Sprinter model at an event held at a logistics center in the Duisburg, Germany docks. Benz Cars, at the event. The new Sprinter is available for order now and will be launched in the European market starting in June 2018. Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.)

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance will survey SEMA members interested in building their own electric projects to help finalize Chevrolet’s initial eCrate offering.

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Toyota to offer 2020 Corolla Hybrid in US; new sedan joins Corolla family worldwide, including hybrid model

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Based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) initiative to structurally transform vehicle development, the new platform has been unified globally within the present 12 th generation, including the hatchback model that went on sale in summer 2018, and the wagon model released in regions such as Europe in early 2019.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz Events such as negotiating towns on the way to the destination are taken into account when planning the available electrical energy, and during recuperation and thermal conditioning of the drive components. ECO Assist.

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A New Wildfire Watchdog

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In the case of the 2017 Tubbs Fire, the 2018 Camp Fire, and the 2020 August Complex Fires, high winds blasted flames through populated areas in the early morning hours while residents were sleeping. In our always-on, sensor-laden, Internet-connected world, shouldn't technology have done better?

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. The two four-liter, eight-cylinder engines will follow in 2018—the 4.0 through 99.4

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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