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

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liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. Driver assistance systems.

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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. Credit for the elite sporting prowess of the two range-topping models goes to a new 4.4-liter

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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liter V8’s exhaust. In case there was any question, Chevrolet didn’t even hint at any fuel economy improvement although some reports said the standard Vette’s city mpg might get a 1 mpg boost (but the 24 mpg highway numbers might suffer because of the added weight of the new battery and motor.

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Gen 5 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at New York International Auto Show; 2.5L inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System

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The engine utilizes high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system for greater thermal efficiency output, which reduces energy losses associated with exhaust and cooling systems and the movement of mechanical parts, among other factors. RAV4 comes standard with TSS 2.0, Earlier post.).

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