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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

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Stellantis is reportedly no longer allocating gasoline-only vehicles to the fourteen states with leadership that has agreed to adhere to the emission standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.

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Hyundai reveals 2024 Kona Electric and ICE siblings in New York

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The all-new 2024 Kona will arrive at US dealers this summer, and the Kona Electric will be available late fall. The standard battery is estimated to provide approximately 197 miles of range based on preliminary internal tests. On the internal combustion engine models, Kona offers a choice of two gasoline powertrains.

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Toyota introduces new Yaris Cross compact SUV in Japan; TNGA GA-B platform; E-Four electric AWD

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The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. The gasoline-powered model is loaded with functions that offer a satisfying SUV driving performance, including Multi-terrain Select that allows the driver to choose between three modes to adjust to road surface conditions. km/L in WLTC mode) (3.25

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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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Crown and Corolla Sport, as the first generation of “Connected Cars,” come standard with an on-board Data Communication Module (DCM) that links to a Controller Area Network (CAN). Importantly, we will also use connectivity to change the way we work with our dealers across the country. e-Care Health Check Report. Crown RS Advance 2.5-liter

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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The regulation applies to automakers (not dealers) and covers only new vehicle sales. The new regulation also takes regulatory steps to assure that ZEVs can be full replacements to gasoline vehicles, hold their market value for owners, and that used car buyers are getting a quality vehicle that will not pollute.

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

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 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.

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