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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. second quicker acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (SUV). The Mercedes me connect Store follows a simple, personalized and highly flexible offering logic.

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Tesla Cybertruck braves substantial rainfall and standing water amid massive storms

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According to a report from USA Today , more than 118,000 homes and businesses were without power from Texas to Georgia on Wednesday night. At least one person in Mississippi passed away. Winds of up to 80 MPH were also reported. One of the cities that felt a massive part of the storm was New Orleans, Louisiana.

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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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2020 MINI Cooper SE EV comes to US with MSRP of $29,900

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MINI USA announced that the 2020 MINI Cooper SE battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will reach US showrooms in early March of 2020 with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,900 plus an additional $850 Destination & Handling fee. seconds and achieve a top speed of 93 mph.

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BMW Motorrad introduces new 2024 BMW CE 02; “eParkourer”

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With a top speed of 59 mph, progress is speedy and a range of more than 56 miles (according to WMTC) allows for extended urban adventures. Adjustable hand levers allow you to adapt hand reach to meet your personal preferences. kWh each, which can be removed for care and maintenance purposes. With an output of 15 hp and 40.6

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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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New 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe features upgraded engines, suite of EnergyDynamics technologies; ECO PRO mode

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The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe will be offered as three distinct models in the USA. The 640i Gran Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.4 Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in the USA. L/100km (30.2 l/100km (26.7-27.3

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