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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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Volkswagen will unveil a refreshed Tiguan SUV later in 2020, featuring new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior and new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version for the European market. This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe.

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A Volkswagen brand pickup will not happen, but we still have Scout’s EV truck coming

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The VW Amarok is based on Ford’s newest Ranger and is for sale in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but not North America. Source: Scout) “Since Scout was iconically a rugged SUV brand, that’s what we’ll bring to life,” Scout brand CEO Scott Keogh said in December. It will not be a modified version of VW’s MEB platform.

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Jeep reveals Recon, Wagoneer S and Avenger EVs; on-sale from 2023

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A new large SUV codenamed the Wagoneer S isn’t trail-rated but still has its own brand of potent performance, boasting a 447kW dual-motor drivetrain, a 0-97km/h (60mph) acceleration time of just 3.5 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance invests $160M in Korea; zero-emission vehicle in 2013

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This year the plant aims to build about 180,000 vehicles for sale in Korea and 60 other countries. RSM’s current lineup includes the SM3 compact, the SM5 midsize sedan, the SM7 large sedan (adapted for China as Renault Talisman) and the QM5 SUV, which is sold as the Renault Koleos outside Korea.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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In addition to its commercial bikes now sold in North America, Asia and Europe, Lightning is already manufacturing their Superbikes with a Remy HVH250 motor for sale. Lightning Motorcycles is a California-based motorcycle engineering firm using competition to spur innovation.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” ” – Volvo Chief Executive Håkan Samuelsson. – February 26, via BusinessInsider.

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Magna aims to sell EVs in China through JV with BAIC

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Drobnak heads up Magna Steyr’s Asia business. By 2025, “the forecast for (sales of) all electric vehicles in China is 5 million,” says Drobnak. Magna contracts to produce one other all-electric vehicle, the just-launched Jaguar I-PACE SUV. The SUV/CUV segment in China is the fastest growing.

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