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Toyota Yaris named 2021 European Car of the Year; 80% choose hybrid powertrain

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Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth-generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the innovative first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, a first for Toyota. mpg US), a 20% improvement. l/100km (63.5 Toyota has been awarded with European Car of the Year three times.

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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

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With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets. —Monty Cleeves, Founder, President and CTO for Pinnacle Engines.

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Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

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The situation reversed in 2000, and the advantage of flying increased from then on. Aviation Fuel Efficiency Market Background' To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 l/100 km) to at least 33.8 persons to at least 2.3

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Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

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Conversions are expensive, noted Lyle Shuey, Bright VP of Marketing and Sales, and the converted Transporters will not be as efficient as the purpose-built IDEA. By way of comparison, the IDEA is designed to have a 30-mile AER with fuel economy of 100 mpg. 100 mpg (2.4 15-22 mpg (15.6-10.7 2000 / 907. 2000 / 907.

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Honda CR-Z Hybrid Now On Sale in Japan; Targeting 1,000 Units Per Month

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The CR-Z is Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. The CR-Z represents the sixth unique version of Honda’s original IMA technology since the launch of the 2000 Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available in North America in December 1999. km/L (59 mpg US, 4.0 Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. We’re now offering new entry-level variants in our traditional markets. But we also plan to conquer new markets, such as North and Latin America, with the new Vito.

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Suzuki to partner with Proton in Malaysia; new 2-cylinder 0.8L diesel for compacts in India

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Maximum output is 35 kW (47 hp) @ 3500 rpm, with 125 N·m (92 lb-ft) of torque @ 2000 rpm. To meet the need for diesel engine variants in the Indian market, Suzuki has developed the in-house 2-cylinder 793 cm 3 E08A diesel engine. l/100 km, 65 mpg US) in India. E08A diesel engine for compact cars. to raise comfort.

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