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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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Launched in 2005 for Europe, the first generation Toyota AYGO was designed to attract young, urban-based customers, and to bring a greater sense of playfulness to the Toyota brand. As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance. Through significant improvements to the 1.0-liter,

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Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 In addition, all grades reduce emissions of NO x and NMHC (non-methane hydrocarbon) by 75%, achieving SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards. l/100 km) on JC08 mode an improvement of about 20% over the previous-generation Skyline?(250GT, 250GT, 250GT Type S).

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Toyota launches redesigned Auris compact hatchback in Japan

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mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25 mpg US, 6.25 When combined with the high-efficiency Super CVT-i, the result is fuel efficiency of 18.2 L/100km) in the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT’s) JC08 test cycle.

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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mpg US, 3.0 The vehicles also exceed the MLIT fuel efficiency standard for 2015 by 20% and achieve emissions levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT''s Approval System for Low-Emission Vehicles, making them eligible for tax reductions under the Japanese government’s tax incentive program for environment-friendly vehicles.

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Mazda Launches Revamped Micro-Mini Carol in Japan

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Exhaust emissions are at least 75% lower than Japan’s 2005 standards. km/L (58 mpg US, 4.0 Featuring reduced curb weight and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an auxiliary gearbox, the Carol provides improved eco-friendliness and even better value. Mazda Carol XS (FWD model with CVT). Click to enlarge.

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Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

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mpg US , 5.4 The new Skyline achieves 20% improvement in fuel economy over 2015 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards, thereby fully exempting it from the automobile acquisition tax and automobile weight tax in every grade. l/100km) on JC08 mode.

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Nissan releasing new Fuga Hybrid in Japan

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mpg US, 5.3 The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% less exhaust compared to 2005 standards. The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ).

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