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The 2026 Nissan Leaf Arrives Next Year As a Crossover

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Nissan is poised to do just that in 2026 , with a new Leaf that will arrive as an SUV instead of the hatchback shape its sported for years. The Nissan Leaf is a decent value and has a surprisingly useful interior, but its past the point of needing an update.

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

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This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. It is also the first BMW M model to feature Integral Active Steering, also part of standard specification.

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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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Standard on AWD-equipped Limited gas and Adventure grade models, Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect can send 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels, plus distribute it to the left or right rear wheel for improved handling. RAV4 comes standard with TSS 2.0, liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine.

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Fiat Shows Off the 500e Giorgio Armani Edition

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Though it sports a unique look, the Armani 500e is no different from the standard car underneath. inch touchscreen comes standard, along with a JBL stereo, Bluetooth, smartphone mirroring, and more. It released a Gucci edition 500 back in 2011, and we’ve seen other collaborations with Armani, Bulgari, and more.

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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

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The specs back that up, as it sports two electric motors, with 215 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque up front and 98 horsepower and 125 pounds of torque in the back. Kia debuted the standard EV5 late last year during its first EV Day event in South Korea.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Spied Testing At the Nurburgring

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It sports large five-spoke wheels, giant brakes, and red calipers that indicate it’s something more than a normal EV. The test car sported the standard Ioniq 6 bodywork, but the N version will get more aggressive aero and other changes that help it stand out.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. As well as the Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant, the standard Parking Assistant now also comprises the drive-off monitoring and Trailer Assistant functions.

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