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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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The first Audi Q8 e-tron drove off the production line at the Brussels plant yesterday, 14 December, marking the beginning of an era for the new top model in Audi’s electric SUV range. Audi is focusing on transforming production from the inside out with the aim of heralding the future of production at Audi, the 360factory.

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BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries

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Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars. My business journey began with a 1984 BMW 3 Series that I converted into an electric car in my garage at the age of 20, so it’s a perfect piece of symmetry to partner with the BMW Group today,” Mate Rimac, founder and CEO of Rimac Group, said.

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BMW spends billions to push its next-gen EVs into Tesla territory

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Vision Neue Klasse Vision sedan On the heels of announcing its record year in sales of all-electric vehicles last year, BMW says it is now investing $711 million (€650 million) to convert its main factory in Munich to exclusively produce electric vehicles by the end of 2027. It expects to sell half a million BEVs this year.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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The SUV concept vehicle is based on the modular architecture for luxury- and executive-class electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and takes the exclusivity of Maybach into a locally emission-free future. According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture.

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Opel introducing new 1.6L SIDI engine with start-stop system; 3 new engine generations over next 12 months part of major turnaround plan

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Production at the Szentgotthardt plant in Hungary will begin in late 2012. This year alone, the company introduces six new models, including the subcompact SUV Mokka, a new Astra version, a completely new convertible and the Adam, Opel/Vauxhall’s new urban vehicle. Studying production of Chevrolet models in Europe.

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