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

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It is underpinned by a newly developed, classically high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The intelligently managed interplay between engine and motor delivers an immense build-up of power that begins instantaneously and is sustained throughout the rev range. Parking Assistant Plus is also included as standard.

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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

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Motor 1 located an application on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website that covers a new EV called the EV5, a small crossover with the brand’s signature funky styling. Kia debuted the standard EV5 late last year during its first EV Day event in South Korea.

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2024 Hyundai Creta facelift gets 70 safety features, including 19 ADAS features

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 18 Jan 2024, 11:03 AM The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift comes with 70 safety features including 36 as standard and 19 ADAS features. The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift comes with 70 safety features including 36 as standard and 19 ADAS features. (HT It sports as many as 19 features.

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

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Joining the G-Class in the 2025 model year will be this G 580 with EQ Technology—not, as had been speculated, the “EQG.” Each motor has its own transmission, which enables a low-range mode for off-roading and relieves it of the need for its gas cousin’s three locking differentials. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7

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

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It makes the G-Wagen a better off-roader, as I experienced during our first test drive of the G 580 with EQ Technology in southwestern France, just a couple of weeks ago. Each motor has its own transmission, which enables a low-range mode for off-roading and relieves it of the need for its gas cousin’s three locking differentials.

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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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The engine utilizes high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system for greater thermal efficiency output, which reduces energy losses associated with exhaust and cooling systems and the movement of mechanical parts, among other factors. RAV4 comes standard with TSS 2.0, Earlier post.).

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