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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. The all-new SUV is rooted in a modern body-on-frame chassis with a fully boxed frame that shares architecture with the all-new Tundra and all-new global Land Cruiser (which shares its platform with the Lexus LX). Earlier post.). 2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited.

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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The BMW iX electric SUV ( earlier post ) has its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show. The electric all-wheel drive of the BMW iX xDrive50 channels maximum output of more than 370 kW/500 hp to the road, enabling acceleration of 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 Market launch in China will get underway over the course of 2021.

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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In many ways, we are taking a very successful SUV to a new level,” Jörg Kerner, VP of the Macan for Porsche, said. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1 High-Tech Driver Experience A free-standing 12.6-inch

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Hyundai unveils new ‘Active Air Skirt’ tech to increase EV range and performance

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Hyundai Motor revealed its latest EV tech on Monday, the Active Air Skirt (AAS). The new EV tech enhances aerodynamics to improve driving range and performance at higher speeds. The South Korean automaker looks to keep the momentum going with new EV tech and features. At 43 mph (70 km/h), the unit is stored again.

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Tesla Model Y wins U.S. News ‘Best Luxury Electric SUV’ award

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News award for “Best Luxury Electric SUV,” beating out a heavy lineup of worthy battery-powered sport utility vehicles. The Model Y first was delivered to owners in early 2020 and was the automaker’s answer to the widely-popular crossover SUV sector. The Tesla Model Y has won U.S. News writes.

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The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Gets Impressive Tech and a Six-Figure Starting Price

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The hulking luxury family hauler has been around since the late 1990s and has become a showcase for the automaker’s technology and design prowess, but GM is going electric, and a three-ton V8-powered SUV doesn’t fit with that vision. Riding on 24-inch wheels, the SUV has air suspension, a 450-mile range, and eye-popping specs.

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Hyundai’s active air skirt tech could boost range in EVs

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While specific production plans weren’t discussed, Hyundai and Kia believe the skirt could be helpful in improving the aerodynamic performance of SUVs, or EVs with wider wheels. It retracts at 70 kph (43 mph); the gap between deployment and stowage speeds is meant to prevent frequent movement at intermediate speeds.

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