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Genesis Unveiled Two Futuristic Concepts In New York

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In recent years, auto shows haven’t been the exciting showcases of new vehicles they once were, but this year’s New York International Auto Show has already seen a few compelling concept vehicles. While it sports some lines and design elements from current Genesis vehicles, the concept takes them to the future.

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

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

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With dual electric motors, all-wheel drive and an aggressive, restyled body shape, the purpose-built car demonstrates how Nissan’s electric vehicle technology can deliver exciting yet quiet, zero-emission power—a key component of the company’s Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision. seconds—50% quicker than the previous model.

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Acura Reveals the 2024 ZDX Electric SUV

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Partnering with General Motors is part of the process, and the first vehicles to come out of that pairing are the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Honda and Acura have been slower than most automakers to the punch when it comes to EVs, but the Japanese companies are working to accelerate their efforts.

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

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The default of Auto dials in regen according to vehicle speed, cornering angle, and other factors, while a D+ allows for more sailing. As for ride and handling, the vehicle pairs a double-wishbone front suspension with a DeDion rear axle, while adding the new electrohydraulic adaptive damping system that’s also new to the ICE G this year.

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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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Over the last five years, RAV4 sales volume has doubled; RAV4 currently ranks as the number-one-selling vehicle in the Toyota lineup, as well as the best-selling non-pickup-truck in the country. Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter

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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. Also leading the way are the new systems for automated driving and parking and the fully digital iDrive control/operation system with BMW Curved Display based on BMW Operating System 8.

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