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New BMW 218i Coupe to offer new 3-cylinder gasoline engine

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New BMW 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine for the 218i. With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, BMW will offer a new a three-cylinder gasoline engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family ( earlier post ) for the first time in the compact model. Top speed is 212 km/h (132 mph) in each case. Click to enlarge.

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. The smallest engine in the company’s growing EcoBoost family will increase the choice for Ford customers in the United States, as Fiesta is already available with the 1.0-liter

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smart fortwo now available for ordering with twinamic dual clutch transmission; manual or automatic gear shifting

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As the first model of the new smart generation, the smart fortwo rated at 52 kW/71 hp is now available for ordering with the twinamic dual clutch transmission. With twinamic, the fortwo accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 15.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 151 km/h (94 mph). Earlier post.)

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Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

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With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. The 2015 Auris range further benefits from suspension and steering revisions designed to improve ride comfort, handling and driver involvement.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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2015 Jetta TDI. For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Click to enlarge.

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Ford making FlexFuel system standard on Transit Connect van

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Flex-fuel Transit Connect vans are engineered to run on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), unleaded gasoline or any blend of the two. Some of the other enhancements include: Available SYNC 3, rearview camera technology and new customization options. Speeds already can be limited to 65 mph and 75 mph on 2015 Ford Transit models.

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. TFSI engines will be available closer to launch. Click to enlarge.

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