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• Suppliers, don't fall for short-term temptation of tariffs, tax law changes

  07-09-2018 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Overseas and domestic automotive companies should think long and hard about buying or building plants to take advantage of recent tax cuts, tariff threats or the depressed euro.
  
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• Nissan design chief confirms new Z is underway

  07-09-2018 22:35
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Nissan,Coupe,Classics,Future,PerformanceA new concept could be seen at Tokyo 2019.Continue reading Nissan design chief confirms new Z is underway Nissan design chief confirms new Z is underway originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• E.U. lawmakers set to back 45 percent cut target for CO2 from cars and vans by 2030

  07-09-2018 21:50
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Diesel,ElectricRules would also set an interim goal of a 20 percent reduction by 2025.Continue reading E.U. lawmakers set to back 45 percent cut target for CO2 from cars and vans by 2030 E.U. lawmakers set to back 45 percent cut target for CO2 from cars and vans by 2030 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW faces about $10.7 billion investor suit over dieselgate scandal

  07-09-2018 21:35
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Volkswagen,Emissions,DieselThey argue VW should have informed shareholders.Continue reading VW faces about $10.7 billion investor suit over dieselgate scandal VW faces about $10.7 billion investor suit over dieselgate scandal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Reynolds once appeared in a Michigan car dealership ad

  07-09-2018 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  The late Burt Reynolds once promoted a new line of Dodge Ram 1500 'Bandit' pickups for Michigan dealer Patsy Lou Williamson.
  
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• Earthquake causes most of Toyota's Japan operations to shut down

  07-09-2018 20:55
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Lexus,ToyotaToyota's Japanese supply chain is affected by Hokkaido earthquake.Continue reading Earthquake causes most of Toyota's Japan operations to shut down Earthquake causes most of Toyota's Japan operations to shut down originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Trump threatens tariffs on more China goods, says Japan talks have begun

  07-09-2018 20:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has tariffs ready to go on a further $267 billion worth of Chinese imports. He also said trade talks with Japan have begun.
  
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• Honda S660 Neo Classic is closest thing to the Sports EV Concept yet

  07-09-2018 20:30
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Honda,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceBut of course, it's not available for us.Continue reading Honda S660 Neo Classic is closest thing to the Sports EV Concept yet Honda S660 Neo Classic is closest thing to the Sports EV Concept yet originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Armormax loads a bulletproof Dodge Hellcat AWD Police Special

  07-09-2018 20:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,DodgeArmormax can build a bulletproof AWD police cruiser out of a Dodge Charger Hellcat.Continue reading Armormax loads a bulletproof Dodge Hellcat AWD Police Special Armormax loads a bulletproof Dodge Hellcat AWD Police Special originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• These are September's best deals for new cars

  07-09-2018 19:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,DodgeYou don't have to pay the car manufacturer's retail price if you know where to look. Here are the best new-car deals for September 2018. You can save thousands on your next new automobile.Continue reading These are September's best deals for new cars These are September's best deals for new cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance gets more power and electric range

  07-09-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:BMW,SUV,Hybrid,LuxuryIt will be about two years till the new electrified X5 makes it to the U.S.Continue reading 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance gets more power and electric range 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance gets more power and electric range originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus LY 650 luxury yacht is its fourth flagship

  07-09-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Lexus,Luxury,SpecialtyThe 65.5-foot boat was inspired by the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept.Continue reading Lexus LY 650 luxury yacht is its fourth flagship Lexus LY 650 luxury yacht is its fourth flagship originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Earthquake halts Toyota Japan production - reports

  07-09-2018 18:43
  Toyota reportedly has halted much production in Japan following an earthquake. It has 18 plants there.
  
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• ‘Uber seems to view its drivers as a necessary evil'

  07-09-2018 18:32
  
  Mike Rutherford2018-09-09 16:00
  Uber will soon take delivery of Toyota’s autonomous cars-cum-taxis, so professional drivers should be very afraid, thinks Mike RutherfordFirst my foreign mother, then later, my non-Brit wife warned me to be cautious of strange persons in mysterious, faraway lands. I ignored their advice, of course, and when a group of white-coated scientists from Toyota’s secret development team requested my presence at the foot of Mount Fuji early one Sunday in 1
  
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• Clear for takeoff: Distiller's vodka-fueled motorcycle sets land-speed record

  07-09-2018 18:15
  
  Filed under:Green,Alternative Fuels,EthanolRaise a glass to Missoula couple's ingenuity.Continue reading Clear for takeoff: Distiller's vodka-fueled motorcycle sets land-speed record Clear for takeoff: Distiller's vodka-fueled motorcycle sets land-speed record originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo / GTS First Drive | Yes, you want the Ferrari V8

  07-09-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Maserati,First Ride,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceQuickly escalating the Trident's performance.Continue reading 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo / GTS First Drive | Yes, you want the Ferrari V8 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo / GTS First Drive | Yes, you want the Ferrari V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo / GTS First Drive Review | Yes, you want the Ferrari V8

  07-09-2018 18:00
  
  Filed under:Reviews,Maserati,First Ride,Crossover,SUV,Luxury,PerformanceQuickly escalating the Trident's performance.Continue reading 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo / GTS First Drive Review | Yes, you want the Ferrari V8 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo / GTS First Drive Review | Yes, you want the Ferrari V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• The auto world remembers Burt Reynolds and his car culture classics

  07-09-2018 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Burt Reynolds, who died on Thursday at 82, starred alongside Pontiac Trans Ams and other wheels in car-centric '70s hits such as 'Cannonball Run,' 'Smokey and the Bandit,' and 'Hooper.'
  
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• Yikes! Video shows crash that left driver hanging out of van

  07-09-2018 17:40
  
  Filed under:Videos,Weird Car News,Safety,Minivan/Van,Commercial VehiclesIncredibly, no one was seriously injured.Continue reading Yikes! Video shows crash that left driver hanging out of van Yikes! Video shows crash that left driver hanging out of van originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota halts most production in Japan after deadly earthquake

  07-09-2018 17:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota is stopping most of its auto production in Japan as a result of a deadly earthquake in the nation's north. Due to the interruption in its supply chain there, Japan's largest automaker will idle factories beginning Saturday, the company said.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover releases a vintage-looking infotainment system for classics

  07-09-2018 17:25
  
  Filed under:Jaguar,Land Rover,InfotainmentBluetooth audio and navigation are the two biggest bonuses.Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover releases a vintage-looking infotainment system for classics Jaguar Land Rover releases a vintage-looking infotainment system for classics originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Most congested UK cities (excluding London) revealed

  07-09-2018 17:16
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-09-08 (All day)
  Experts sidestep the gridlocked Capital in their countdown of the 10 most traffic-clogged cities in the UKA new government-backed study has named Manchester as the most congested city in the UK aside from London.
  Liverpool took the dubious honour of being named the second-most congested city, with Birmingham coming in third. Portsmouth and Southampton team up in fourth place, while Nottingham finished fifth. 
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• 2019 Lincoln Continental will cost as much as $5,000 more

  07-09-2018 17:05
  
  Filed under:Lincoln,Safety,Sedan,LuxuryBut it gets adaptive cruise control and Lincoln Co-Pilot360 standard.Continue reading 2019 Lincoln Continental will cost as much as $5,000 more 2019 Lincoln Continental will cost as much as $5,000 more originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lexus teases its fourth flagship model

  07-09-2018 16:40
  
  Filed under:Lexus,LuxuryCould it be the production LF-1 Limitless?Continue reading Lexus teases its fourth flagship model Lexus teases its fourth flagship model originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Tesla rocked by executive departures, Musk web show

  07-09-2018 16:30
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Green,Hirings/Firings/Layoffs,Technology,ElectricMusk smokes weed (sort of), drinks whiskey with Joe Rogan.Continue reading Tesla rocked by executive departures, Musk web show Tesla rocked by executive departures, Musk web show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Alfa Romeo launches new trim-package for its Giulia, Stelvio and Giulietta

  07-09-2018 16:23
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-09-07 15:22
  Alfa Romeo’s B-Tech package adds a selection of visual and technological features to its line-upAlfa Romeo has launched an exclusive trim package for its Giulia, Stelvio and Giulietta models called B-Tech. The package includes a combination of visual and infotainment extras and is available to order now.
  For the Giulia and the Stelvio, the front grille, mirror caps and exhaust are finished in gloss black. Trim-specific alloy wheels are also included, measurin
  
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• West European car market gets 27% WLTP boost in August

  07-09-2018 16:15
  Western Europe's car market grew by a staggering 26.6% year-on-year (YoY) in August, although this was largely a result of one-off effects linked to the change to WLTP emissions regulations.
  
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• New Kia ProCeed GT review

  07-09-2018 16:04
  
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  Image 1 of 19 7 Sep, 2018 3:00pmSteve Fowler
  Due to arrive next year, we’ve been for an early drive in the forthcoming Kia Proceed GTKia’s posh push to become a premium mainstream player continues apace with the arrival of a sleek new ProCeed model next year, and Auto Express was invited for a first taste of an early camouflaged car.
  The ProCeed follows on from the concept of the same name unveiled a year ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As well as dropping the ungainly
  
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• Why another key Tesla executive is quitting

  07-09-2018 15:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  The turmoil at Tesla reached a fever pitch, as the news that two senior executives are leaving Elon Musk's EV maker emerged just hours after he smoked marijuana during a live interview.
  
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• VW faces trial in Germany on emissions cheating disclosures

  07-09-2018 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen faces a trial in Germany as investors seek nearly $11 billion in compensation in a lawsuit that bundles 1,670 claims brought mainly by institutional shareholders.
  
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• PSA makes the first big Opel move - the week

  07-09-2018 15:43
  "We don't plan any job losses." How often have you heard that as Company A gobbles up Company B and nervous workers await the almost inevitable axe or, at best, substantial changes to their conditions (and sometimes locations) of employment?
  
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• Gio Ponti's '50s-era Linea Diamante is a brand new old car

  07-09-2018 15:27
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Misc. Auto Shows,Classics,Concept CarsContinue reading Gio Ponti's '50s-era Linea Diamante is a brand new old car Gio Ponti's '50s-era Linea Diamante is a brand new old car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:27:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford's UK parts chief concerned by Brexit uncertainty

  07-09-2018 15:03
  Ford's UK aftermarket parts distribution manager, Andy Blaber, has told just-auto that he is "naturally concerned" by the uncertainties surrounding the UK's exit from the EU in 2019 and the status of continued frictionless trade between the UK and the EU.
  
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• Suzuki will road-test EVs in India, start production with Toyota in 2020

  07-09-2018 14:47
  
  Filed under:Green,Suzuki,Toyota,Electric,FutureBut charging infrastructure is a big problem there.Continue reading Suzuki will road-test EVs in India, start production with Toyota in 2020 Suzuki will road-test EVs in India, start production with Toyota in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:47:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• RHA urges UK-EU to stick to implementation period

  07-09-2018 14:29
  Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling on the UK Government and the European Union (EU) to go ahead with the agreed 21-month implementation period if there is no Brexit deal.
  
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• BMW introduces X2 M35i crossover, with its most powerful four-cylinder

  07-09-2018 14:20
  
  Filed under:BMW,Crossover,Luxury,PerformanceThe X2 M35i is the most powerful four-cylinder BMW model.Continue reading BMW introduces X2 M35i crossover, with its most powerful four-cylinder BMW introduces X2 M35i crossover, with its most powerful four-cylinder originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen Passat plug-in hybrid set for 2019 reveal

  07-09-2018 14:19
  
  James Brodie2018-09-08 10:00
  The next-generation VW Passat will receive plug-in hybrid tech, as previewed in our exclusive imagesVolkswagen is preparing a mid-life refresh for the Passat, which will see the firm’s large family car and adversary for the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport and Mazda 6 subtly restyled and featuring fresh plug-in hybrid tech.
  The plug-in hybrid Passat GTE has been a success story for the firm, although it always occupies the upper rung of the model&rsqu
  
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• Ford boosts ADAS equipment in Gen 4 Focus

  07-09-2018 14:19
  Ford has boosted the level of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) equipment in its latest fourth generation Focus model now going on sale in Europe.
  
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• Ferrari chairman sees great future with new CEO

  07-09-2018 14:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Under new CEO Louis Camilleri, Ferrari is determined to be as successful as it was under his predecessor Sergio Marchionne, the chairman of the Italian supercar maker said.
  
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• VW Group names Dahlheim as new sales chief

  07-09-2018 13:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW Group appointed Christian Dahlheim as its new head of group sales, effective October 1. Dalheim replaces Fred Kappler, who will retire from the company.
  
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• New Audi Q5 e-tron and A7 e-tron hybrids spied on charge

  07-09-2018 13:50
  
  James Brodie2018-09-07 12:45
  Our spy snappers have caught a pair of plug-in Audis in the act. The new Audi A7 e-tron and Q5 e-tron are due to debut on September 17thTwo new electrified Audis have been caught red handed at the charging point: the upcoming Q5 and A7 Sportback e-tron models.
  The cars will help kick-start a new electrified era for the brand, and look ready to be revealed. With Audi set to show its all-electric e-tron SUV at a special event in San Francisco on 17 September, and pulli
  
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• Elon Musk smokes weed, sips whiskey on Joe Rogan podcast

  07-09-2018 13:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk sipped whiskey and smoked marijuana during a podcast with comedian Joe Rogan that touched upon everything from flame throwers and artificial intelligence to the end of the universe.
  
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• Nissan announces new India strategy

  07-09-2018 13:09
  Nissan has announced a new strategy for India which will see it launch new products, strengthen the Nissan and Datsun brands, expand its dealer network, optimise flexible manufacturing and boost R&D facilities together with Alliance automakers also operating in the country.
  
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• Hyundai Tucson vs Peugeot 3008 vs Skoda Karoq

  07-09-2018 13:04
  
  2018-09-09 10:00
  Can the new Hyundai Tucson take on top diesel SUVs such as the Peugeot 3008 and Skoda Karoq?The speed at which the SUV market is moving means if manufacturers aren’t innovating, or are simply standing still, they’re actually going backwards in the grand scheme of things.
  Hyundai knows this, which is why it’s continuing its latest product offensive with a new version of its Tucson mid-size family SUV. While there’s new 48-volt mild-hybrid technology on the
  
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• Citroen Brazil launches 'localised' C4 Cactus

  07-09-2018 12:54
  Because the SUV market keeps growing steadily here in Brazil, automakers have plenty of opportunities to launch new or improved models.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover releases £1,200 retro infotainment system for classics

  07-09-2018 12:52
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-09-07 11:53
  Jaguar Land Rover’s new classically-styled infotainment system mixes modern in-car entertainment with old-world motoringJaguar Land Rover has released a new infotainment system tailored for use in its classic models. Compatible with most negative earth vehicles, such as Land Rover Defenders and Jaguar XJs, the system combines modern audio and navigation features.
  The head unit incorporates a customisable satellite navigation system (with support for 32 langua
  
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• Johnson Matthey joins Hydrogen Council

  07-09-2018 12:50
  Johnson Matthey (JM) has joined the Hydrogen Council, the largest industry-led effort seeking to develop the economy in the alternative fuel.
  
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• New BMW X5 plug-in hybrid revealed

  07-09-2018 12:22
  
  Luke Wilkinson2018-09-07 11:20
  BMW has released a 394bhp plug-in hybrid version of the new X5, the xDrive45eThis is the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, the new plug-in hybrid version of the German firm’s large SUV. Due in showrooms early next year the latest X5 hybrid is powered by a 3.0-litre, turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine - supported by an 82kW electric motor - for a combined power output of 394bhp. Maximum torque peaks at 600Nm.
  Fuel economy is a claimed 134mpg and CO2 emission
  
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• UACJ to construct new China plant

  07-09-2018 12:17
  UACJ is to build a new battery foil production facility in China and expand its business.
  
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• New BMW X2 M35i tops the range with 302bhp

  07-09-2018 12:05
  
  James Brodie2018-09-07 11:05
  Hot new BMW X2 M35i SUV is the first M branded car with 4 cylinders and will go on sale in Europe in 2019BMW has unleashed a new member of the X2 SUV line-up in the form of a performance oriented X2 M35i model, which will go on sale in Europe next March.
  The X2 M35i acts as a sportier flagship variant, featuring a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine developing 302bhp and 450Nm of torque.
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