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

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The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East. liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 The BMW XM is also the first BMW M original since the BMW M1. kWh of usable energy.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. If you want extra oomph, select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. The new turbo engine and a leaner architecture that reduces up to 250 pounds (113 kg) also contribute to the new Cruze’s stronger performance, with expected 0-60-mph acceleration of eight seconds. A new, standard 1.4L

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3 Like its predecessor, the engine has a cast-iron cylinder block and an aluminum-alloy cylinder head which now has the exhaust headers cast integrally. liter model.

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