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Volkswagen launches new luxury flagship Phideon at Geneva; plug-in hybrid drive planned; first VW brand car based on MLB

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Volkswagen unveiled the new Volkswagen Phideon luxury sedan ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016. The new Phideon was developed in Germany with the assistance of VW’s Chinese partner SAIC Volkswagen. Phideon is positioned above the Passat and the Magotan, which is available in China. Earlier post.)

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) Toyota offers 12 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus ) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. Audi A6 e-Tron – concept car points to sleek large luxury sedan powered only by electricity.

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG, on the eve of the Auto China motor show in Beijing. Furthermore, the Bentley Hybrid Concept opens a window on the broad-ranging potential of hybrid technology. As a result, the Volkswagen Group is making its Chinese vehicle fleet ever more efficient. Earlier post.).

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Polestar 5 will be brand’s top model from 2025

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Volvo had been bought from Ford by big Chinese car maker Geely in 2010. Some of them were hired from Formula 1 teams, others previously worked for car makers from BMW-owned Mini to VW Group-owned Bentley, or major automotive component suppliers. This particular prototype has a single motor driving its rear wheels.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

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Throw in one of the best sound systems of any new car – that includes Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, etc – and you have a tempting package that plays in the EV sweet spot. And the software and infotainment is way ahead of the established brands with regular updates adding tweaks and additional features.

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

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Yet Cadillac is leading the high end of General Motors’ ambitious move into EVs for all its brands. Its battery capacity is rated at 102 kilowatt-hours, and for early models, a single electric motor estimated at 250 kilowatts (340 horsepower) powers the rear wheels. percent in the US.