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Is Tesla about to unveil the Model 3 Ludicrous/Plaid?

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However, one missing upgrade was the availability of a performance model, which has been absent ever since the refreshed “Highland” Model 3 hit the road. The photos were posted by user “Imtz,” who mostly posts photos of cars and lists their location as Los Angeles/Beijing (Tesla’s Design Studio is located in Los Angeles).

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Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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Zoox also operates retrofitted self-driving Toyota Highlanders in Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Foster City, California. Those resemble toaster ovens on wheels and lack manual controls inside, like steering wheels, pedals and gear shifters.

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. In Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department testing, the all-new Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid bested the outgoing 3.7-liter-equipped Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter

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EPA awards $5M in Clean Diesel Grants to 4 port projects

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The DERA grant recipients are: The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department will replace a diesel-powered crane with an all-electric crane that produces zero emissions at the San Pedro Bay. These vessels operate between Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey and terminal locations in New York City.

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Lithia unloads Toyota, Ford and Bentley-Lotus dealerships

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Lithia mentioned it offered Bentley of Denver-Lotus of Denver, in the past housed in its Ferrari of Denver dealership in Highlands Ranch, Colo., John Elway Dealerships offered a Stellantis dealership and a majority stake in a Toyota bind, each close Los Angeles, ultimate hour. to John Elway Dealerships on June 8.

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Toyota introduces 4th gen RAV4; discontinues V6 option as segment moves towards more fuel efficiency

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The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The previous V6 option will be discontinued because the segment is moving towards more fuel efficiency…and a midsize crossover like Highlander is satisfying those who need more power.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.