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Ford Nabs NA Car and Truck of Year Awards for Fusion Hybrid and Transit Connect

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Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively. Tags: Brief. It is the third time in 17 years that one manufacturer has won both awards.

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Autonomous vehicle tech company Nauto enters strategic relationships with 3 automakers, including BMW and Toyota, and Allianz

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Autonomous vehicle technology company Nauto has entered into strategic agreements with three major auto companies, including BMW i Ventures and Toyota Research Institute, as well as with Allianz Ventures, part of the leading global financial service provider and insurance company Allianz Group.

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Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV

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At Auto Shanghai 2019, Mercedes-Benz is premiering the close-to-production show car Concept GLB and the Mercedes-AMG A 35 L 4MATIC developed exclusively for China. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, also announced another all-electric compact SUV: the EQB, which will be available in China from 2021.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

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As well as freshened looks inside and out, the 2024 Kia Sorento brings new comfort and convenience features, updated technology, and revised safety equipment to the fore. Kia Connect connected car services are offered free of charge for the first seven years of ownership. litre V6 petrol FWD or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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So when they are ready to get their next car, the Lexus RX 450h F Sport will certainly not disappoint, and in many ways impress them with the changes from their previous model. In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

As well as freshened looks inside and out, the 2024 Kia Sorento brings new comfort and convenience features, updated technology, and revised safety equipment to the fore. Kia Connect connected car services are offered free of charge for the first seven years of ownership. litre V6 petrol FWD or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre

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ZF Developing Hybridizable Multi-ratio Transmission and Other Systems for Smaller Cars

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At the Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA 2009), ZF is highlighting changes in its driveline and chassis technology to adapt to market requirements for smaller vehicles. Ultralight Dampers For Micro Cars. Also at IAA, ZF presented an ultralight fiber composite damper targeted at A-segment cars. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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