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VW Premieres New Polo GTI; Textbook Downsizing Results in 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption from Predecessor

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The predecessor of the new Polo GTI first switched over to turbo technology in 2006. The first new Polo GTIs will appear in Germany at the end of May, and will then progressively be introduced across Europe and in Japan. The GTI variant in the Polo model range is sporty and safe.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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It suggests that the Prius is a standard bearer for clean operations and the use of renewable energy sources. The company claims its Tsutsumi plant in Japan is one of five Toyota global Eco-Factories worldwide that are designed to minimise the environmental impact and develop best practices for adoption elsewhere.

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