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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. Rapide E’s range is more than 200 miles under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while the model is capable of charging at a rate of 1851.2

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2 Hertz Dream Cars, offered in 35 markets including Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas, include: Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Audi R8, Spyder. Bentley Continental GT. Cadillac CTS-V. Cadillac CTS-V. Ferrari (California, F430).

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Fisker Recruits First US Dealers for PHEVs; Appoints First Distributors for Europe

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Nellemann is one of Europe’s oldest auto distributors, with ties going back to Nash and Morris, and at present time Kia, Jaguar and Aston Martin. The Karma is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). It can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in about six seconds and achieve a top speed of 201 km/h (125 mph).

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The four metallic colors range in price from $1,200 to $6,500, while the 18 custom colors cost $6,500 to $17,000. Clean Fleet Report’s 2022 Trofeo had $25,000 in options, bringing the total to $148,495.

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Oerlikon Graziano Highlights Move Into Electric Drive Transmissions

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The gearbox ratio was developed to permit a maxim vehicle speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) at a maximum motor speed of 8,000 rpm. Oerlikon Graziano is best known for its six-speed transaxles, which are standard fitment in models from performance cars such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

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350-mile driving range (est.). 0-60 mph: 3.6 250-mile driving range. 0-60 mph: 6.9 340-mile driving range. 0-60 mph: 3.9 350-mile driving range. 0-60 mph: 3.6 Henrik and his new namesake. All-wheel drive. Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est. seconds (est.). 4,000-pound tow rating. All-wheel drive.

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The Tamiya Wild One Max: Big Toys for Big Boys

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For example, the cheapest version of the Aston Martin “DB5 JUNIOR” retails for £39,000. But there’s also a “DB5 VANTAGE JUNIOR” offering superior acceleration and a top speed of 45 mph for £49,000 or the £90,000 James Bond-themed variant that comes with more driving modes, 007-related gadgetry, and more battery power.

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