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

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Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Back and better in the USA. No on sale date or pricing has been announced. The grille is larger, and the front lighting now integrates fog and daytime running lights. Pricing will be released just before going on sale in spring 2023. No on sale date or pricing was announced. 2024 Fiat 500e EV.

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Scion iQ EV arrives in US for campus and urban car-sharing programs

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. The iQ EV offers energy conserving features such as regenerative braking; heat pump air conditioning with a pre-conditioning option; LED high-mounted stop light; heated front seats; and a heated windshield defroster. Earlier post.)

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Toyota introduces 4th gen RAV4; discontinues V6 option as segment moves towards more fuel efficiency

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—Bill Fay – Toyota Division Group VP & GM, Toyota Motor Sales USA. At speeds below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) in Lock Mode, up to 50% of engine power is sent to the rear wheels, enhancing traction and helping RAV4 “dig” through sandy or muddy conditions. l/100km, respectively).

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). Nissan LEAF’s frontal styling is characterized by a sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting light-emitting diode (LED) headlights that employ a blue internal reflective design. It is used for light duty vehicle testing. Click to enlarge. Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t a replacement for any of the existing F-150s, it is a new family member with a smoother, more aerodynamic body and a new front fascia, lighting and wheels. The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% of Volkswagen USA total sales. The 2015 model brings a redesigned radiator grille with three cross fins, a new bumper, and optional Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS).

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