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New Volkswagen MQ281 manual gearbox shaves up to 5g CO2/km

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The MQ281 has a torque spectrum of 200 to 340 N·m, which means it completely or partially supersedes the current Volkswagen gearbox designs with the internal designations MQ250 and MQ350 respectively. This enabled us to design a completely new oil conduction system. The MQ281 is based on a 2.5

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Furthermore, users can access more information on their vehicle, such as the tyre pressure and engine oil level. Charging stations which do not meet the selected criteria are not shown.

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