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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. It is also the first BMW M model to feature Integral Active Steering, also part of standard specification. kWh of usable energy.

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

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It can ford more than 33 inches of water, and it’s been tested on the same mountain trails at the Schöckl as the standard G-Class. 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. Riding on a 113.8-inch

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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. The electric range of the new BMW X5 xDrive50e is 94 – 110 kilometers (58 – 68 miles) in the WLTP cycle. A new Combined Charging Unit doubles the maximum AC charging rate to 7.4

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Nobody Knows if the BMW M5 Touring is Coming to America

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They don’t draw quite so much unwanted attention from the authorities issuing speeding tickets and are typically more practical than something that wears its sporting intentions on its sleeve. If that is to be the case, it should offer somewhere around 50 miles of all-electric driving before the 25.7 kWh battery needs to be recharged.

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Get Blix’s Ultra e-bike with free accessories from $1,399, Anker PowerCore Reserve Power Station $110, and more

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The Blix Ultra e-bike is equipped with a 750W geared rear hub motor and your choice between one or two 48V batteries that pushes this e-bike up to max speeds of 20 to 28 MPH and travels a range of 40-80 miles, depending on your choice of battery setup. It sports a compact design of 4.59 inches by 4.59 inches by 8.17

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

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Maximum all-electric range is 41 kilometers (25 miles). In addition to the Driving Experience Control switch—with its SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO settings—familiar from other BMW models, the eDrive button in the center console offers three driving modes: AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and SAVE BATTERY. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The BMW 530e iPerformance has a range of up to 650 kilometers (404 miles) in real-world driving and is capable of covering distances of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) purely on electric power at a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The BMW Charging Station uses its output of 3.6kW - 7.2 BMW eDrive.

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