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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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The Performance Sonic RS concept features engine performance, suspension/brakes and appearance upgrades developed by Chevrolet Performance engineers and designed to be installed by Chevrolet dealers. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L turbocharged engine.

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Ford Rolls Out Off-Road Packages at SEMA

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liter engine and high-clearance Borla cat-back exhaust. The Ford Performance parts packages we're debuting combine the latest design trends with aftermarket accessories engineered to work with these vehicles out of the box." Ford promises installation of this gear can be handled by either a Blue Oval dealer or an ASE-certified shop.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. The BMW XM is also the first BMW M original since the BMW M1.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XVIX)

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Since then, I discovered this April 1957 edition of The Cadillac Serviceman , GM’s in-house magazine publication for its dealer service centers. That grille was a ‘58-only design, as Buick introduced the disastrous Limited lineup. But designers weren’t nearly finished adding trim in 1958!

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part X)

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At either side there were even larger exhaust outlets in the bumper. Eldorado made the move away from wire wheels in 1956: A multi-spoke chrome design took the place of the wires used in 1954 and 1955.The & In an interesting design choice, the dash plaque displayed the model year in script, Nineteen Fifty-Six.

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Volkswagen of America bringing new EA288 diesel to MY2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat and Beetle; debuts in 2H 2014

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Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter

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Volkswagen suggests launch edition of ID. EV may sell out before introduction in September; pre-booking opens 8 May

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family shown by our dealers, I think it is possible that the launch edition will already have sold out before we unveil the ID. The aim is to undertake these investments using the brand’s own resources and to mitigate the rising costs of more stringent CO 2 and exhaust regulations. Volkswagen’s ID. Given the interest in the ID.

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