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

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The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 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. Parking Assistant Plus is also included as standard.

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

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Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. In addition to the G 580 EQ’s Comfort, Sport, and Individual drive modes, a duo of Trail and Rock govern its off-road ability. When it is, it reduces the gears’ ratios by 2:1 and limits the speed to about 53 mph. 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 BMW X5 xDrive50e accelerates from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 The engine accelerates both the new BMW X5 xDrive40i and new BMW X6 xDrive40i from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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To get to 60 mph in 2.5 In case there was any question, Chevrolet didn’t even hint at any fuel economy improvement although some reports said the standard Vette’s city mpg might get a 1 mpg boost (but the 24 mpg highway numbers might suffer because of the added weight of the new battery and motor.

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

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The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). To do so, it uses the electric drive’s full power and can attain a maximum speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).

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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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Standard on AWD-equipped Limited gas and Adventure grade models, Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect can send 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels, plus distribute it to the left or right rear wheel for improved handling. RAV4 comes standard with TSS 2.0, liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine.

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

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Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 6.7 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. BMW brand plug-in hybrids.

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