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Volvo Cars brings Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert to the US

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Volvo Cars is partnering with Waycare Technologies to enable data from Volvo’s Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert to be shared anonymously with transportation municipalities and the popular Waze navigation app. Connected safety data-sharing between Volvo cars is available throughout the US.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 130 mph. complete with the BMW Curved Display.

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Audi adds new RWD variant to Q4 e-tron family

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The Q4 e-tron model line features seating for five and available towing up to 2,650 pounds on the quattro models. Available Matrix-design headlights with digital daytime running lights include customizable light signatures, as well as animation for both the headlights and taillights. Top track speed (mph).

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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As of writing, the upgraded Model 3 is now available for order in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The electric vehicle maker also highlighted the Model 3 Highland’s fully updated interior, which features a wraparound styling that includes customizable ambient lighting.

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2021 Toyota Mirai arrives in US dealerships in December

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The new platform allows for a highly rigid body that is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by available 20-inch alloy wheels. The XLE grade includes dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, manual rear seat sunshades and power-folding mirrors with puddle lights. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+.

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BMT introducing modular AMT for EVs; used in the Gumpert Nathalie

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seconds with a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), with two synchronized 2-speed gearboxes. The first vehicles will be available from the first half of 2021. Although deployed in the Nathalie, the gearbox is suitable for a variety of vehicles, ranging from light and heavy commercial vehicles to passenger, performance and sports cars.

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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Initial prototypes were then made available at the IAA Mobility 2021 for visitors to experience in action as shuttle vehicles. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.

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