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Camry And Sonata Updates, XL1 Conspiracy, BMW Plug-In X5: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: Two mid-size cars get updates at the New York Auto Show, Snopes debunks a conspiracy about the Volkswagen XL1, and Mercedes'' U.S. All this and more on Green Car Reports. BMW has updated its X5 eDrive concept--it''s getting closer and closer to production.

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BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid Prototype: We Drive Future Electric SUV

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Now, we''ve driven a prototype version of one of them: the BMW X5 e-Drive, which will be shown as an updated concept car at this week''s New York Auto Show. DON''T MISS: New York Auto Show: Green Cars And.' They''re not here yet, but in less than two years, U.S.

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Autonomous electric truck, China plug-in sales, Mini Electric Concept, Tesla boring: Today's Car News

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Today, the electric Mini concept breaks cover, Chinese electric-car sales surge, used batteries offer fast charging, and why boring suits Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports. BMW revealed renderings of the Mini Electric Concept that will debut at the Frankfurt auto show in two weeks.

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BMW i8 Roadster, plugs for Porsches, Tesla Supercharger sites, waste for fuel: Today's Car News

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Today, we've got the world's largest Tesla Supercharger sites, a startling prediction from Porsche, electric Vespa scooters, and a bigger BMW battery. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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New BMW Concept makes fuel economy breakthrough

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The new BMW Concept M5, which will make its public debut at Auto Shanghai 2011, manages to reduce fuel consumption by at least 25 per cent. The vehicle features a new V8 with M twin turbo technology and boasts a significantly increased output level. Its engine is coupled with a seven-speed M double clutch transmission [.].

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BMW reveals i3 electric coupe car

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BMW has revealed a new coupe concept car based on its forthcoming i3 electric supermini on the opening day of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new concept should help us gain a good idea of what we should expect from the hatchback version when it launches next year. As the German prepares for the [.].

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News in brief: BMW to unveil plug-in hybrid car

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The Geneva Motor Show may barely be in the record books, but already attentions are turning to the next big motoring showcase: the New York International Auto Show, which kicks off on March 27. BMW will use the event to unveil its BMW Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid (pictured) for the first time in North [.].

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