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Toyota upgrades European 2015 Prius+; powertrain to Euro6

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Toyota has given its European 2015 Prius+ (Prius v in the US) an upgrade including a more dynamic exterior, better interior execution, and expanded range of equipment and a Euro6-compilant powertrain. The 2015 Prius+ is now available with Intelligent Park Assist, from mid-grade. Driving performance has also been enhanced.

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Autonomous vehicle company Nauto closes $159M round; Softbank, Greylock join BMW, GM, Toyota

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Because Nauto learns from other drivers, the road and conditions around vehicles in the Nauto network, fleets equipped with Nauto can automatically capture and upload video of significant events and insights in real time to help fleet managers improve overall driver performance and enhance the safety and efficiency of an entire fleet.

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Volkswagen MY2016: high-end driver assistance moves throughout the lineup; next-gen MIB II infotainment system

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MIB II not only creates the foundation for the next generation of Volkswagen’s Car-Net connected vehicle services platform, but also offers a comprehensive suites of connected vehicle services and features. The first 2016 models featuring the new infotainment system will start landing in dealer showrooms late July 2015.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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In conjunction with its annual media and investor conference, Volkswagen is staging a two-week (8 - 21 March) e-mobility event at Berlin-Tempelhof. and e-Golf) with other plug-in models following, the event marks a very large and public stake in the ground, in terms of defining the current and future importance of e-mobility for Volkswagen.

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Kia unveils Soul EV at Chicago Auto Show

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is expected to take fewer than 12 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to approximately 90 mph. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90Âş angle will affect access. The light show.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6

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This is the first of the new breed of EVs from Kia, where electrified vehicles have been offered since the 2015 Soul EV. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 115 mph. Top speed: 117 mph. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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