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BMW eyes full-electric future for export-focused South African plant

BMW production Rosslyn South Africa
BMW will invest $227 million to get it factory in Rosslyn, South Africa, (shown) ready to make X3 plug-in hybrids, alongside versions of the popular midsize SUV equipped with diesel and gasoline engines.
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By:
Douglas A. Bolduc
November 14, 2023 05:03 AM

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More powerful 2026 Toyota RAV4 will be hybrid-only, with U.S. production boost possible
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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 will follow the Camry and come standard with a hybrid powertrain, with a PHEV available as an option. The sixth-generation RAV4 arrives in U.S. showrooms this fall, Toyota said.

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Nissan North America targets nearly $2 billion in cost cuts to shift out of ‘crisis mode’
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Urvaksh Karkaria
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Elon Musk: Tesla robotaxi launches in Austin in June with limited service for safety
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