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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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Buzz prototype testing; the pre-production fleet is currently touring Europe. Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). Buzz (5-seater) and Buzz Cargo (van).

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Tesla updates Model S and Model X: Price cuts, free paint, and no more Standard Range

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Amidst the rollout of the Model 3 Project Highland to several territories such as China , parts of Europe , and the UAE , Tesla has also implemented updates for its two flagship vehicles, the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. Interestingly enough, Tesla has removed the Standard Range option for the Model S and Model X with its recent update.

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 The wheel-selective torque control complements the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system that is also fitted standard. The standard progressive steering becomes increasingly direct with increasing steering angle. seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 seconds and consumes 6.6–6.4

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Volvo models across Europe to warn each other of slippery roads and hazards

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Volvo Cars is making its industry-first connected safety technology available across Europe as another step in its ambitions to improve traffic safety. Next week the features become available to Volvo drivers across Europe. They come as standard on all new model year 2020 Volvos and can be retrofitted on selected earlier models.

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 The wheel-selective torque control complements the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system that is also fitted standard. The standard progressive steering becomes increasingly direct with increasing steering angle. seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 seconds and consumes 6.6–6.4

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Audi’s two latest natural-gas alternatives in the midsize category—the new A4 Avant g-tron ( earlier post ) and the new A5 Sportback g-tron—are now available for order in Europe. Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 TFSI engine developing 170 hp.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. ” Brake Testing: “To determine the deceleration rate attained by each test vehicle on twenty 60-0 mph full Anti-lock brake stops. .”

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