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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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A choice of four BMW TwinPower Turbo technology engines will be available for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan from launch, including two optimized diesel engines and, on the gasoline side, the familiar six-cylinder unit and a new-generation four-cylinder engine in the 328i offering substantially reduced fuel consumption and emissions.

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BMW i3 on sale in US 2Q 2014, base MSRP $41,350 for BEV; $45,300 with range extender

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For those customers requiring a reduction of range anxiety, a rear-mounted 650cc, 34 hp, two-cylinder, gasoline-powered Range Extender generator is available, which roughly doubles the vehicle’s range. The i3 accelerates from 0-30 mph in 3.5 Meanwhile, the Speed Limit Info system is also offered. revs of 11,400 rpm.

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World premiere of new Volkswagen Passat; 8th generation brings plug-in hybrid option

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The new Passat delivers improved fuel efficiency (up to 20%); diesel and gasoline powertrains; up to 85 kg less weight, and a plug-in hybrid option. For the first time, the Passat will also be offered with a plug-in hybrid drive: 115 kW (154 hp) TSI gasoline engine plus 80 kW electric motor and externally chargeable battery).

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 BMW M GmbH is introducing its first high-performance car with an electrified drive system. kWh of usable energy.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

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inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5 Digital Golf: Active Info Display, gesture control and online services. With its 9.2-inch

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3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

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On the gasoline side, the launch engine is the BMW X5 xDrive50i with a new generation of the 4.4L V8 gasoline engine (330 kW/450 hp), to be joined in December by the BMW X5 xDrive35i and the X5 sDrive35i powered by the 3.0L The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 TwinPower Turbo in-line six.

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BMW Debuts 6th Generation of 5 Series Sedan; Auto Stop Start on 520d and BluePerformance on 530d for Euro 6 Compliance

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The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is making its debut with one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder gasoline engines as well as two six-cylinder diesels. seconds and has a top speed of 227 km/h or 141 mph (provisional figures). seconds and gives the car a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). 6-cylinder gasoline 523i, 528i and 535i.

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