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Gen 5 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at New York International Auto Show; 2.5L inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System

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Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. The Direct Shift-8AT transmission provides direct lock-up from gears two through eight to eliminate power loss from the torque converter, executing ideal smooth shifts. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Earlier post.).

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

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In addition to the Driving Experience Control switch—with its SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO settings—familiar from other BMW models, the eDrive button in the center console offers three driving modes: AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and SAVE BATTERY. AUTO eDRIVE is the basic setting activated when the car is started.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. This dispenses with the need for a torque converter, offsetting some of the weight penalty of the additional drive unit. BMW eDrive.

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Save $150 on Anker’s new 768Wh power station at $499, Segway e-SuperScooter now $1,441 off, more

Baua Electric

Sun Joe convertible electric leaf blower, trimmer, and pole saw hits new $144 low (Reg. s Model A e-bike offers 60-mile range with free anti-theft alarm at $1,499 (Save $329) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. . It can reach a top speed of 43.5 MPH, accelerating 0 to 30 MPH in 7.5

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

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Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. Maybe Tesla and the Chinese aren’t just going to just roll over the rest of the auto industry after all. So let’s look at all the Tokyo debuts from the Japanese brands.

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