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

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Turbo TwinAir 105 HP engine for the 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini. liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 liter unit, the 2014 MiTo offers 4 other gasoline engines: 70 HP 1.4; Click to enlarge. Fiat is introducing a new two-cylinder 0.9 Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3

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Cadillac twin-turbo V6 and 8-speed transmission debut in 2014 CTS sedan

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Cadillac announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission—firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show. Those features help the new CTS sedan reach 60 mph from a standstill in an estimated 4.6

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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2014 Sprinter. Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves.

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. Click to enlarge. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system.

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9 for the Corolla and 1-4% for the Explorer; The best fuel economies were achieved at a constant speed of 40 mph (64.4 l/100 km) and 50 mph (80.5 l/100km); and.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. The A3 Sportback 30 g-tron 1.5

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