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Mystery BMW X6 Prototypes Scooped in Michigan
One of our readers stumbled upon these heavily camouflaged BMW X6 prototypes this weekend at Rochester Hills in Michigan. All three test mules featured a huge power bulge on the hood and extremely fat rubber -315/35 R20. Maybe an “M†version fitted with the M5/M6 V10 507Hp powerhouse? While we can’t rule it out, we believe that the X6 test cars seen here are probably prototypes of the forthcoming X6 Hybrid that was first seen as a concept at the Frankfurt Show last year. The X6 ActiveHybrid Concept featured the GM, Daimler and BMW co-developed two mode hybrid system that combines two electric motors with an electrical continuously variable transmission (ECVT). According to BMW officials, the hybrid system will help reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% compared with an equivalent X6 running on a combustion engine alone. -More pics after the jump
Thanks for the pics Roger Hosn!
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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...
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Bmw 750i Active-hybrid 427 Hp: Official Details And 22 High-res Photos
While we’re still trying to figure out what’s so efficient and ‘hybridish’ about a saloon the size of the 7-Series that’s equipped with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 petrol engine, let us tell you that 7-Series ActiveHybrid...
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2011 Bmw X3 Suv Rendering
Expected to make its first appearance in 2010, the new BMW X3 will build upon the success of the current generation model. This rendering that comes from the latest issue of Autobild magazine attempts to give us a first look of the compact SUV/Crossover’s...
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Vw To Unveil 69 Mpg Golf Tdi Diesel-hybrid Study In Geneva
Alongside the 2009 Scirocco Coupe, Volkswagen’s Geneva Show stand will also host the worldwide premiere of a diesel-hybrid study based on the latest generation Golf (Rabbit in the U.S.). According to VW’s Spartan press release, the Golf...
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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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