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Maserati outlines electrification plans; Folgore GranTurismo first in 2023; entire range to be full electric by 2030

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xx-second acceleration to 100 km/h and more than 300 km/h (186 mph) top speed. Next year, the all-new Grecale SUV—scheduled for launch in the next few days—will also become available in an electric version. The new GranTurismo, a true icon for the brand, will offer technical solutions derived from Formula E (e.g.,

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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As promised earlier today, Maserati has officially launched its third all-electric model, the GranCabrio Folgore, during its “Folgore Day” event in Rimini, Italy. Earlier today in Rimini, Italy, we saw key components and customization options for Maserati’s first two all-electric models – the GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore.

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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The new smart fortwo electric drive is now available to buy from dealerships in China. The new generation smart electric drive has been available in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan since production began in 2012. Top speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).

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News: 2023 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV

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New GranTurismo architecture is shared with the gasoline-powered Modena and Trofeo Incorporates Formula E technology Designed at Maserati headquarters in Modena, Italy, and built at the Maserati Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy All-electric driving range not announced. seconds 200 mph top speed. Pricing and Availability.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. Made in the Pratola Serra plant, near Avellino, Italy, the new 2.2

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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.

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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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The Picanto’s top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) is unchanged from the standard 1.0-liter The new Picanto model will be available with a choice of LX or EX equipment levels and five-door or three-door bodystyles – just like other models in the Picanto line-up. seconds) the final drive ratio is lowered by 8.6% (from 4.235:1 to 4.600:1).

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