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BMW 7-Series hybrid models qualify for tax credit

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Published June 4, 2010 at 11:50 a.m.

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Although not cut from the same cloth as the Toyota Prius, BMW has announced its 7-Series hybrid models quality for a government tax rebate ... BMW - Toyota Prius - BMW 7 Series - Makes and Models - Recreation ...

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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Will Get $900 Tax Credit

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Published June 4, 2010 at 10:35 a.m.

The IRS certified the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 for a tax credit of up to $900 under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. The ActiveHybrid 7 is the hybrid version of the 750i/Li and marries an electric motor to the twin-turbo ...

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Spycam: Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Published Feb. 15, 2010 at 4:02 p.m.

Spycam: Mercedes-Benz S-Class ... Next Flagship to Shed Pounds, Gain Three Hybrid Powertrains ... After five years on the market, the current Mercedes S-Class is nearing the end of its product cycle. Despite its age, the technology-laden Benz flagship remains formidable, having bested the BMW 750Li and Audi A8 in a recent comparison of ours. Nevertheless, the engineers are working away at the next iteration S-Class, which our spy photographers caught testing in

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No hybrids for Aston Martin, but maybe for Lagonda

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Published Jan. 5, 2010 at 10:44 a.m.

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Most of the world’s automakers – including the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and even Ferrari – are turning to hybrid technology to improve overall fuel efficiency, but Aston Martin says it has no current plans to move into the realm of gas-electric vehicles.Speaking with Auto Telegraaf, Aston Martin head Dr. Ulrich Bez revealed there are [ ... ] ...

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GM to be only automaker with two-mode hybrid system?

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Published Nov. 24, 2009 at 8:25 a.m.

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Beginning in 2004 General Motors and then Daimler-Chrysler (now two separate companies) announced intentions to partner in the development of a special two-mode hybrid drive system for larger SUVs and trucks. The system was originally derived from heavy-duty GM transit buses before GM, Daimler-Chrysler, BMW (beginning later in 2005) decided to co-develop the system for [ ... ] ...

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Priced: 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

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Published Nov. 20, 2009 at 11:13 a.m.

Hybrid crossover goes on sale in early December, starting at $89,725 ...

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Spycam: BMW 1 Series Hybrid

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Published Nov. 19, 2009 at 2:11 p.m.

Spycam: BMW 1 Series Hybrid ... BMW's First Small Hybrid Caught Testing ... Looks like a plain old BMW 1 Series hatch, doesn't it? Take a closer look, especially on the rear side windows and just below the rear license plate. The car you see here is actually a prototype 1 Series hybrid.inline_mediumwraptextright27228853/future/spied_vehicles/hatchbacks/112_0911_bmw_1_series_hybrid_spycambmw-1-hybrid-ft-tq.jpgTrue ... Photo Gallery: Spied - BMW 1 Series Hybrid - Motor Trend ... Photo Gallery:

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Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, BMW's reluctant Hybrid Car Plans

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Published Nov. 13, 2009 at 7:11 p.m.

It wasn’t too long ago when German manufacturers like Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, et. al. were dismissing any idea of offering hybrid electric vehicles. They laughed and called them a “fad.” ...

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BMW details ActiveHybrid X6 Crossover SUV Hybrid

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Published Nov. 13, 2009 at 3:11 p.m.

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé with full hybrid drive offering a driving experience quite unique both in the segment of BMW X models and in the hybrid segment as a whole ...

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Rolls-Royce planning hybrid Ghost model?

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Published Nov. 6, 2009 at 10:56 a.m.

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Rolls-Royce is better known for luxury motoring than green technology, but the British automaker is reportedly readying a hybrid version of its all-new Ghost sedan ... Rolls-Royce will lean heavily on parent BMW for the Ghost’s hybrid drivetrain.As the Ghost is largely based on the BMW 7-Series platform, the hybrid Roller will borrow most of [ ... ] ...

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