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Texas in process of raising speed limits

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This legislation allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to create a 75-mph speed limit on sections of the highway system found to be reasonable and safe through a speed study. Outside of urban districts, the speed limit would be 70 mph on a numbered highway and 60 mph on a non-numbered highway. In 2002, Gov.

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New 2.2L EU5 diesel for 2012 Land Rover Defender

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Performance remains similar too, with a 0-60 mph time of 14.7 seconds as before, though the top speed has been raised to 90 mph compared to 82 mph for the previous version. liter engine. Ground gears in both the gearbox and transfer box help contribute to the refinement of the transmission.

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Polaris invests in electric motorcycle company Brammo

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Founded in 2002, Brammo has made its mark by developing electric vehicle technology tailored specifically for the motorcycle segment. Brammo currently offers the Enertia line of motorcycles, capable of speeds in excess of 60 mph and ranges up to 80 miles on a single charge.

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 243 km/h (151 mph).

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News: 2026 Toyota GR Corolla Preview

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Toyota isnt new to F1 as it campaigned two cars for eight years (2002-2009). mph with a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 Toyota is using this relationship to train mechanics, designers, engineers and drivers, but speculationand who doesnt like a little what if thinkingis Toyota will produce its own F1 engine at some point. What Did We See?

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). The most spectacular version was the 170 hp BMW 2002 turbo—the first turbocharged model from a European manufacturer. Top speed is 242 km/h / 150 mph.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002. The Wuling N300, which went on sale in China last year, offers a more spacious cabin than traditional mini-commercial vehicles.