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BMW has announced plans to develop a wireless inductive charging system for their plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Set to arrive in the mid-term, the system will consist of a floor-mounted base plate and an extremely lightweight charging coil at the bottom of the car. BMW says the system will have a charging rate of 3.6 kW and an efficiency factor of over 90 percent. While this isn't as good as a conventional charger, the company says a plug-in hybrid vehicle can be fully charged in less than three hours. In the future, the charging rate could increase to 7 kW which would significantly reduce that time.

 
New details are starting to emerge about the Volvo V40 Polestar.

According to Auto Express, the hot hatch will use the turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from the 2015 XC90. It will reportedly produce 315 bhp (234 kW) and enable the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

 
Alfa Romeo CEO Harald Wester has revealed the company could offer a high-performance 4C.

Speaking to Car & Driver, Wester said the turbocharged 1.75-liter four-cylinder engine is "only at 136 horsepower per liter, so there is space" for additional power. The executive went on to say the car's carbon fiber monocoque can handle some extra oomph but the company would add high-performance brakes to match the upgraded engine.

 
Ford has unveiled the 2015 Focus ST, ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Looking instantly recognizable, the facelifted model is distinguished by modified bumpers, a new hood and slimmer headlights. The car has also been equipped with restyled fog lights and new 18-inch alloy wheels.

 
Following an announcement made at the end of last year, Seat has introduced a more rugged version of the Leon ST called "X-Perience."

This new Leon ST derivative brings a +15mm increased ride height and additional plastic body cladding to create a more rugged appearance also enhanced by the front and rear aluminum underbody protection. It comes with black anodized roof rails and can be equipped with 17- or 18-inch unique alloy wheels while the side profile shows beefier door sills.

 
A recent report says Toyota Avensis??™ future is in doubt.

Didier Leroy, Toyota??™s European boss, told Automotive News Europe the mid-sized car would be excluded from the company's plans to offer a hybrid version of every model sold in Europe by 2020.

 
Mazda's upcoming entry-level crossover has been rendered with styling influences from the Hazumi concept.

Mazda with its Kodo design language has done a very nice job in terms of styling for the CX-5 and some of those looks should rub off onto its smaller sibling, the CX-3. Seen here is a render influenced by the Hazumi concept showing an appealing city-oriented crossover set to go up against the likes of Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.

 
Ford has taken the wraps off the 2015 Explorer.

Set to go on sale later this month, the updated model features 18-inch aluminum wheels, a Class III trailer tow package (on the Explorer Sport) and three new exterior colors including Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Caribou Metallic and Magnetic Metallic.

 
Carlsson has introduced their new tuning program for the facelifted Mercedes E-Class.

Looking tastefully restrained, the model can be equipped with a new front spoiler, revised side skirts and a rear bumper with an "RS style" diffuser. The company also offers a rear spoiler, a variety of wheels and a sport exhaust system that creates a "sonorous" sound.

 
BMW has released the first pictures of the 2015 X6 equipped with the M Sport package.

Designed to appeal to customers who prefer a little less bling, the M Sport variant has an aerodynamic body kit that includes a new front bumper, revised side skirts and a rear diffuser insert. Other highlights include a matte aluminum grille, chrome exhaust tips and body color wheel arches. The crossover also has shadow line trim, an Adaptive M suspension and 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

 

 
The next generation of the Volkswagen Jetta will allegedly be offered in no less than four body styles.

According to British magazine CAR, the all-new Jetta lineup will grow and is expected to include a sedan, estate and a rugged Alltrack derivative. Apparently these three body styles have already been approved but a source close to Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg says the company is currently considering a fourth member.

 
Several brochure scans with the 2015 Dahiatsu Copen have surfaced the web ahead of an official reveal set for next month.

Back in November last year Daihatsu introduced the Kopen concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, announcing its intentions of bringing back the kei car in 2015. Last month several teaser images were released hinting at an imminent official reveal of the production version which is slated to reach the market next year.

 
Lincoln has announced pricing details for the 2015 Navigator which can be had from 62,475 USD.

The all-new Navigator was unveiled earlier this year at Chicago Auto Show and it's set to reach dealerships at the beginning of fall from 62,475 USD, including destination and delivery charges. For this money clients will be getting the V6 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine which pumps out 380 bhp (283 kW) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque. It works with a 6-speed SelectShift automatic gearbox and enables the vehicle to provide a towing capacity of 9,000 lbs.

 
Dodge has officially unveiled the 2015 Challenger SRT and Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Based on the facelifted Challenger, the high-performance models have an aluminum "power-bulge" hood, restyled headlights and a duck-bill front splitter. The car also has a new rear valance and LED taillights "that can be seen from blocks away."

The Challenger SRT Hellcat goes one step further as it boasts a larger front splitter, a bigger rear spoiler and an exclusive "Air Catcher inlet port which feeds ram-air directly into the engine air box through the driver-side parking lamp."

The Challenger SRT rides on 20-inch forged-aluminum wheels, while the Challenger SRT Hellcat has 20-inch lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with a matte black finish and Pirelli P Zero Nero tires. The latter model is also equipped with the "largest front-brake package ever offered in an SRT vehicle." It boasts 390mm (15.4-inch) Brembo two-piece rotors with six-piston calipers that promise to deliver "outstanding heat management/thermal capacity and longevity."

While the cabin echoes the standard model, it comes nicely equipped with a flat-bottomed steering wheel and heated / ventilated front seats with Nappa leather and Alcantara upholstery. There's also retro-inspired gauges and a 7-inch driver information display in the instrument cluster. Other notable highlights include Hectic Mesh (SRT) or Dark Engine Turn (SRT Hellcat) aluminum trim and a Uconnect infotainment system with an 8.4-inch display.

 
Peugeot has introduced the 208 Like special edition which will initially be available in France but will reach other European markets in the near future.

It will be sold in both three- and five-door versions and clients will have to select from one of the following exterior body paints: Rouge Rubi, Noir Perla Nera, Bleu Virtuel, Gris Aluminium and Blanc Banquise. Regardless of choice, all of them will have white wheels and contrasting details such as the mirrors, grille frame and the "208 Like" stickers.

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