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Report: The Next-Gen BMW M3 Will Land with Electric and ICE Powertrains

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A new report from BMW Blog states that BMW is planning a next-generation M3 between 2027 and 2028 that will land with gas and electric configurations. BMW Blog noted that BMW will release the next-gen gas-powered G84 M3 with an electric M3 wearing the internal chassis code ZA0. Though Europe is still far ahead of the U.S.

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Tesla Model Y leads Europe’s D-SUV segment in 1H22

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The Model Y certainly seems to be having a lot of momentum, with the vehicle recently topping Europe’s D-SUV segment in the first half of 2022. Europe’s D-SUV segment is competitive, with established players like the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC being mainstays. Credit: JATO. Credit: JATO.

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Tesla Model 3 maintains #1 spot in France after strong May performance

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According to new figures from the EV Sales Blog , the mass-market sedan continued its strong performance in May, indicating an additional 2,111 Model 3s were registered last month. This figure was only eclipsed by the Renault Zoe, one of France and Europe’s most popular EVs in general. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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No Hybrid Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator for the 2024 Model Year

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It looks like the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator are dumping their hybrid trims for the 2024 model year. The Explorer SUV was previously offered with a hybridized 3.3-liter liter V6, whereas the Aviator Grand Touring came with a hybridized twin-turbo 3.0-liter These powertrains won’t be available on the retail market anymore.

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Tesla Model 3 steals Germany’s top EV sales spot in March with record month

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Increased demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles skyrocketed in Germany in March. EV has been the German company’s “city car,” according to the EV Sales Blog , a site that tracks electric vehicle sales figures globally. Credit: EV Sales Blog. Available in an EV version since 2013, the e-Up!

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Tesla Model 3 overtakes Renault Zoe as France’s best-selling EV

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Through April, the Peugeot e-208 was the most popular EV in France, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle registrations. Through April, the Peugeot e-208 was the most popular EV in France, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle registrations.

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Will Not Bring Back V8 Engines

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liter turbo hybrid with four cylinders. .& liter turbo hybrid with four cylinders. The motor also looked to be removed from the E63 so the next generation could be fitted with a rumored hybrid inline-six engine. While just a rumor, the surrounding circumstances made it seem credible. liter M177 V8 after all.&