BMW Updates 5-Series, X2 With New PHEV Drivetrains

The facelifted 5-Series is due in North American dealerships during third-quarter 2020 in a renewed sales push against premium-brand rivals such as the Audi A6, Cadillac CTS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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Zoox, Amazon Reportedly in Talks; Didi, Pony.ai Increase Testing Capabilities

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GM’s Spring Hill Plant Going Strictly Solar

GM expects the project to increase its use of renewable energy to more than 50% of its sourced electricity by 2023, moving the automaker closer to its goal of 100% renewably sourced electricity at GM-owned sites in the U.S. by 2030.

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U.K. May Offer £6,000 EV Incentive; Ford to Build VW-Based BEV; CATL Details 1M-Mile Battery

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Boris Johnson is set to announce a cash-for-clunkers scheme to promote EV adoption in the U.K., while Ford will build a commercial BEV model using VW’s MEB architecture and CATL says its new battery can power a vehicle for 16 years.

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Mouth-Watering Bavarian Goodness Spices Up 2021 Toyota Supra

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With a high-output 382-hp 6-cyl. offered in tandem with a newly available 4-cyl., the ’21 Toyota GR Supra delivers a tasty Bavarian sandwich, piled high with Black Forest ham, Muenster cheese and extra sauerkraut. With a side of sushi.

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Auto Tech Check: ’20 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e

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The new model year adds Apple CarPlay and a larger in-dash screen, but still lacks Android Auto and retains its awkward center-dash screen and other quirks.

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