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Volvo models across Europe to warn each other of slippery roads and hazards

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Volvo Cars is making its industry-first connected safety technology available across Europe as another step in its ambitions to improve traffic safety. Next week the features become available to Volvo drivers across Europe. They come as standard on all new model year 2020 Volvos and can be retrofitted on selected earlier models.

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BMW introducing new X5 plug-in hybrid in Europe in 2019, US in 2020

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BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. The top speed when driving on electric power alone is increased from 120 to 140 km/h (75 mph to 87 mph). The top speed of the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance is 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Ford introduces new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX with standard Start-Stop on new EcoBoost and diesel engines

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Ford of Europe has unveiled the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX prior to the Paris Motor Show. The models offer significantly improved CO 2 figures and for the first time feature as standard Ford’s Auto-Start-Stop technology on EcoBoost gasoline and 2.0-liter million in Europe. New Ford C-MAX. Click to enlarge.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. mph) in less than 5 seconds. Audi is updating the A5 sedan. Audi A5 Coupé.

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RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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The Jeep Cherokee in Europe is adding a new 2.2-liter MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 MultiJet II 200 hp with Active Drive II and low-range has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h), 0-62 mph time of 8.7 mpg US and CO 2 emissions of 150 g/km.

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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Audi will offer the A4 model line with six turbocharged engines at sales launch in Europe. All engines—whether the four-cylinder diesel unit, V6 TDI or four-cylinder TFSI—undercut the limits of the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. All A4 models come off the production line with an automatic transmission as standard.

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