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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

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The actual production vehicle is scheduled to be launched in the US market starting in 2019, and will be built alongside the seven-passenger Atlas and the Passat sedan in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The drive system’s total power amounts to 355 hp, which potentially enables the Cross Sport concept to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). Nissan LEAF’s frontal styling is characterized by a sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting light-emitting diode (LED) headlights that employ a blue internal reflective design. Connected to a global data center, the system provides support, information, and entertainment.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9 The rear continues the two-line LED tail light design that wraps the power lift gate. The Bluetooth phone connection was for up to two devices. The Genesis Connected Services app is a convenient feature for handling several services. Added speed (and a thrill!) Spacious Interior The 6.9-inch

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Road Test: 2024 Volkswagen ID4 Pro S AWD

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The changes include more power, longer driving range, an upgraded infotainment display and navigation, and other features that improve on this midsize SUV that is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Driving Experience Clean Fleet Report drove the 2024 Volkswagen ID4 Pro S AWD with dual electric motors that produced a peppy 0-60 mph in 4.9

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Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD

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Acceleration was peppy, in the mid-five-second range to 60 mph, which is about two seconds faster than the single motor rear-wheel drive ID4. Both have a classic German design with sleek LED projector headlights located on the outer fender edges, which are connected by a LED light bar intersected by the lighted VW logo.

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offered with new 4-cylinder turbo with Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation

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Turbo delivers 0-60 mph performance in less than seven seconds and weighs 380 pounds less than the current Silverado with the 4.3L It is slightly off-center of the cylinders, allowing a more upright position for the connecting rods during their movement. Turbo will be built at the General Motors Spring Hill facility in Tennessee.

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Nissan introduces updated 2013 LEAF; US assembly in Smyrna

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Other 2013 model year additions include an available hybrid heater system that provides superior cold weather performance while consuming less energy; a new available “B” drive mode that increases regenerative braking during deceleration; and a new charge port light and lock, with a charge port door release button added to the intelligent key fob.

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