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GM's Buick Proxima EV concept for China is a gullwing flagship

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General Motors on Monday unveiled a new Buick EV concept for China. The Buick Proxima is the product of GM's China Advanced Design Center in Shanghai, which has pivoted to focus on EVs, according to a press release.

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Genesis Unveiled Two Futuristic Concepts In New York

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While it sports some lines and design elements from current Genesis vehicles, the concept takes them to the future. It features upgraded cooling for the batteries and electric motors, and canards help increase downforce on the front axle. Genesis unveiled the Neolun electric SUV concept and the GV60 Magma Concept.

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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 The eight-cylinder engine is assisted in its task by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. This across-the-board application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission. All the drive units now feature 48V mild hybrid technology.

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Dodge unveils concept electric muscle car

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The Dodge Charger Daytona is immediately recognizable as a Dodge product; the vehicle takes inspiration from the profile of the Dodge Daytona that it shares a name with, it maintains the aggressive styling that has defined the brand for the past two decades, and it sports the classic Dodge colors of carbon grey, red, and black.

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

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A hand-built sports car, the evR-450 is developed on a race-proven aluminum monocoque chassis and powered by an all-electric AC driveline and lithium-ion battery pack and power electronics. The motors were custom-designed exclusively for the evR by Ultramotive Technologies, and are complemented by Tritium’s efficient Wavesculptor inverters.

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

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Design proposals for the shock new model are being evaluated internally, Autocar UK understands, but no decision has been made yet on whether to go ahead with what would be Aston’s second SUV. It will also launch the mid-engined Valhalla supercar, its first plug-in hybrid, later this year.