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Genesis Unveiled Two Futuristic Concepts In New York

The Truth About Cars

While it sports some lines and design elements from current Genesis vehicles, the concept takes them to the future. The SUV features electric side steps, striking lighting elements, and a pop-up roof rack that preserves the vehicle’s sleek lines. Inside, the concept features cashmere and real wood trim.

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

Green Car Congress

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. The M Sport brakes work in tandem with an integrated braking system that presents the driver with two pedal feel settings.

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Honda Prelude two-door coupe set to return as an electric sportscar

EV Central

What we learn from the pictures are it sports elements of Honda’s current design language spotted on its SUVs, with a light bar running between sleek and skinny headlights and daytime running lights. If Polestar can do it with the 2 , Honda can do it with the ‘leccy ‘Lude.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It sports a black-panel “grille,” a higher hood line, flares on the rear fenders that act as air curtains, and a small spoiler at the top of the windshield to smooth air flow. inches tall, the G EQ ladles on the electronica among its usual power features, open-pore wood and leather trim, and ambient lighting. It lights up a 12.3-inch

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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

Green Car Congress

While the exterior of the all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is spiritually based on the original LEAF NISMO RC, it sports a more aggressive exterior. The car’s three-piece bodywork includes removable front and rear sections, fixed windows, LED headlights and tail lights, and an adjustable rear wing for ideal downforce on the tarmac.

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

Green Car Congress

BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models.

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

Green Car Congress

When paired with its sport-tuned suspension having tauter shock absorbers and springs, the RAV4 XSE Hybrid is quickest—and best-handling—RAV4 in the lineup. Automatic High Beam (AHB): Capability to automatically activate and deactivate high beams based on driving environment and preceding vehicle’s lights.

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