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In a prepared statement concerning the Bavarian firm's first quarter results, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, revealed that the new X1 SUV will hit showrooms this fall followed by the hybrid variants of the X6 SUV and 7-Series limo. BMW's new entry-level X-Series model, which will occupy the space under the X3 rivaling compact SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and VW Tiguan, is the production version of last year's X1 concept and it will be offered with numerous 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines.
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- Bmw Confirms Hybrid Variants Of Next 3-series And New Fwd Subcompact
In a conference call earlier today regarding the company's interim report for the period ended 30 September 2010, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG confirmed plans to offer the next generation of the 3-Series as...
- 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid: First Official Photos Of V6-powered Hybrid, Sales Start In 2011
These are the first official photos of the new Infiniti M35 Hybrid that will be join the lineup of the recently announced 2011 M luxury performance sedan that is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2010. The Japanese firm's first-ever production hybrid...
- Jeep Ev: Plug-in Hybrid Study Hints At Production Version
The Jeep EV is one of three electric-drive prototype models revealed today (see here) by Chrysler LLC. Unlike the Dodge EV that is equipped with an all-electric drivetrain, Jeep’s proposal that is based on the 5door Wrangler Unlimited features...
- 2010 Saab 9-1 Rendering - Hybrid Version To Be Included
Saab will enhance its range in 2010 with the 9-1, a new entry-level model that will compete in the premium hatch segment against the BMW 1-Series and the Audi A3. Swedish car magazine “Teknikens Varld†hosted an interesting rendering of Saab’s...
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BMW X1 to go on Sale this November, X6 and 7-Series Hybrid to follow Shortly
In a prepared statement concerning the Bavarian firm's first quarter results, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, revealed that the new X1 SUV will hit showrooms this fall followed by the hybrid variants of the X6 SUV and 7-Series limo. BMW's new entry-level X-Series model, which will occupy the space under the X3 rivaling compact SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and VW Tiguan, is the production version of last year's X1 concept and it will be offered with numerous 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines.
Both the X6 Hybrid and 7-Series hybrid models have been teased in the form of concept studies in the past. It is expected that they will share the same two-mode hybrid system that combines electric motors with an advanced automatic transmission and a conventional gasoline engine, most likely the 407HP 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8.
The hybrid system allows the vehicles to be powered either exclusively by the electric motors (like the Prius) or in tandem with the gasoline unit. BMW has yet to publish any official figures, but the system is said to boost fuel-economy by around 10 to 15 percent over their conventionally-powered siblings.
- Bmw I8 Concept: Plug-in Hybrid Coupe With 1.5-liter Petrol Engine Delivers 349hp And 87mpg [63 Photos]
BMW's showdown continues with the presentation of its i8 Concept, a plug-in hybrid sports coupe that joins the i3 pure-electric hatchback to form the first models of the Bavarian firm's i sub-brand. The i8 Concept is a further development of...
- Bmw Confirms Hybrid Variants Of Next 3-series And New Fwd Subcompact
In a conference call earlier today regarding the company's interim report for the period ended 30 September 2010, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG confirmed plans to offer the next generation of the 3-Series as...
- 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid: First Official Photos Of V6-powered Hybrid, Sales Start In 2011
These are the first official photos of the new Infiniti M35 Hybrid that will be join the lineup of the recently announced 2011 M luxury performance sedan that is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2010. The Japanese firm's first-ever production hybrid...
- Jeep Ev: Plug-in Hybrid Study Hints At Production Version
The Jeep EV is one of three electric-drive prototype models revealed today (see here) by Chrysler LLC. Unlike the Dodge EV that is equipped with an all-electric drivetrain, Jeep’s proposal that is based on the 5door Wrangler Unlimited features...
- 2010 Saab 9-1 Rendering - Hybrid Version To Be Included
Saab will enhance its range in 2010 with the 9-1, a new entry-level model that will compete in the premium hatch segment against the BMW 1-Series and the Audi A3. Swedish car magazine “Teknikens Varld†hosted an interesting rendering of Saab’s...