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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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Engine compartment of the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid shows the transverse-mounted 3.0L Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz to set up EV production in US, battery plant; $1B investment in Alabama

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The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. The plant in Tuscaloosa exclusively provides worldwide customers with the SUV models GLE, GLS and GLE Coupé. Mercedes-Benz exports more than 70% of its SUVs to markets around the globe. technologies.

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DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

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DS Automobiles, the recent brand addition to the PSA Group, will introduce the DS 7 CROSSBACK SUV at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Powered by a 300 hp,four-wheel drive E-TENSE system, a plug-in hybrid version will be available from spring 2019. The on-board camera of DS CONNECTED PILOT recognizes broken and unbroken road markings.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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A Premium Plug-In Hybrid Hiding in Plain Site. There is no shame if, for you, Lincoln means either the massive Navigator SUV or the chauffeured Town Car sedan, as these are the most recognizable models from Ford’s premium division. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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The plant, formerly the Michigan Truck Plant and the production site for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators SUVs, is one of three North American light truck plants Ford is retooling to build fuel-efficient global small cars in the coming years. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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It’s part of the advanced connectivity system that allows remote monitoring from an app (including real time camera vision to your phone) as well as adjustment of the ventilation and locking/unlocking. Extra performance kit here includes electronically controlled suspension and an electronically controlled limited slip differential (e-LSD).

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter Other than when it’s plugged in, the only way you’ll know it can. 72 miles, with 35.3

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