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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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Provisional EPA fuel economy ratings for the convertible are 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. The twin-turbocharged, 48-valve, W12 engine powers the new convertible to 60 mph in 4.1 s) and onto a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). Zero to 100 mph (160 km/h) takes 9.7 l/100km urban, 10.4

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 seconds; it achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway (11.2

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 mpg US and CO 2 emissions of 150 g/km. MultiJet II 200 hp with Active Drive II and low-range has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h), 0-62 mph time of 8.7 mpg US), with 160 g/km of CO 2 emissions.

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Audi to show the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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liters per 100 km (157 mpg US), according to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles. The A3 e-tron accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds, and has a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). In electric mode, the Audi A3 e-tron reaches a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and has a maximum range of 50 km (31 miles).

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Mercedes-Benz equips SLK Roadster with a diesel for the first time

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liters per 100 kilometers (48 mpg US) on the NEDC combined cycle, corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 128 g/km. seconds and achieves a top speed of 243 km/h (151 mph). Fuel consumption is 4.9 Like all SLK models, the SLK 250 CDI also features a start/stop system as standard.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 Click to enlarge. 51(70) 6000.

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New gen 2.0L diesel for BMW 220d Coupe, Active Tourer; coming 3-cylinder diesel

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mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 119 – 115 g/km). mpg US) and a CO 2 level of 115 to 107 grams per km. mpg US), with CO 2 of 107 and 99 grams respectively (figures as per EU-test cycle, depending on selected tire size). mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 104 – 99 g/km. l/100 km (52.3 - 53.5 liters/100 km (53.5 liters (57.4

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