BMW has introduced the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 in a plug-in hybrid drive, with an option to drive in purely electric mode. Characteristic MINI driving fun is now available in fascinating, sustainable form. The MINI Cooper S E ...
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European auto component maker Gkn has developed a new eAxle module, which is currently used in supercars, for C-segment plug-in hybrid vehicles. The module will enable the automakers to offer plug-in hybrid option in C-segment vehicles ...
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BMW has announced a new strategy under which it would focus on electric vehicle technology, autonomous driving technology and invest in new technology to complete against companies like Google and Uber. It will focus on broadening its ...
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Greenlots, an open standards-based technology firm for electric vehicle (EV) networks, has teamed up with real estate developers CapitaLand and BMW Group Asia to install additional EV and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) charging stations in the ...
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German automaker BMW Group and Japanese automaker Toyota have partnered for the development of a new hybrid sports car. The new model will different than the replacement for the Z4 and for the Supra. Both firms will use German technology ...
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German automaker BMW Group is set to commence the production of its hybrid sports car, i8, at the assembly line in Leipzig, Germany from April 2014. The automaker has unveiled the new hybrid sports car in 2013. With a top speed of 250 ...
German carmaker BMW has announced that its new laser light technology will be incorporated into its plug-in hybrid sports car, BMW i8, beginning autumn 2014. The luxury carmaker has equipped its BMW i8 with the new laser light concept, ...
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This week’s announcement of 2013′s new vehicle sales results threw up highlights that sent PR departments into overdrive writing glowing press releases, though the figures also uncovered plenty of lowlights that car makers would ...
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An updated Audi Sport quattro concept will be unveiled at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, suggesting the hybrid sports car is another step closer to becoming a production reality. Barring its new dual laser ...
A hybrid version of the Toyota 86 is reportedly under development, with production yet to be given the go ahead. Toyota drivetrain engineering?senior manager Koei Saga has told Autocar that?development of the hybrid Toyota 86 – ...
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Audi failed to serve a full-electric vehicle of any kind at the Frankfurt motor show despite both BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and sibling carmaker Volkswagen showing off all-electric offerings. Speaking with CarAdvice at the show, chairman of ...
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The production version of the BMW i8 has been teased just one week out from its Frankfurt motor show debut. The shadowy 30-second clip provides close-ups of the plug-in hybrid sports car’s wing mirrors, tail-lights, front-hinged ...
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled the new version of its 458 called the Ferrari 458 Speciale sports car that is scheduled to debut at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. The new sports car will be powered by ...
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German sports car manufacturer Porsche has introduced the new 918 Spyder hybrid sports car, which is claimed to be the quickest, powerful and fuel efficient model manufactured by the carmaker so far. The new sports car is powered by a ...
The Honda NSX won't hit the streets until 2015, but Honda UK has already opened a pre-order bank for the hotly anticipated supercar. Honda UK has already received more than 20?£5000 ($7400)?deposits for the next-generation ...
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