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Gen 5 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at New York International Auto Show; 2.5L inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System

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Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter The implementation of the TNGA platform allows RAV4 to adopt the charisma of a bolder and tougher SUV, but in a package that is lower and wider. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen brings diesel Alltrack Concept to New York; offroad ability with wagon versatility

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Alltrack Concept in New York. Volkswagen is showing a diesel-powered Alltrack Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The Alltrack concept on display in New York features Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Polestar 4 officially goes on sale in the US alongside its first-ever phone in China

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In March, the public got official pricing of the 4 during the New York Auto Show, starting at $56,300 – below its originally advertised MSRP of $60k. Combined with the Polestar 3, its makers now offer two electric SUV options that will eventually be built on US soil.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new 1.5-liter SE Sport and Titanium models come standard with Ford’s fourth-generation hybrid propulsion system, which includes an all-new 2.5-liter

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

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Keeping pace with its announced intention to roll out 10 plug-in hybrids by 2017 ( earlier post ), Mercedes-Benz introduced the new GLE550 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) along with the other members of the new GLE family of full-size SUVs. The GLE550 e is Mercedes-Benz’ first plug-in hybrid SUV. Acceleration: 0-60 mph.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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In Europe, it was smaller Jeeps—the subcompact Renegade and compact Compass family SUV—that got their plugs first. One’s the best of the dwindling segment of 7- and 8-seat vehicles that aren’t hulking SUVs. The other is the SUV that started it all, an iconic vehicle known the world over for ruggedness and go-anywhere capability.

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ZF opens passenger car transmission plant in the US; emphasis on 9-speed automatics

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Land Rover announced its use of the 9HP transmission at the Geneva Motor Show in March ( earlier post ); Chrysler announced its application of the 9-speed in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ). The ZF 9HP 9-speed. Source: ZF. Click to enlarge. Gearsets are nested to save space.