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Bentley ending production of iconic W12 engine with the most powerful version ever

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When production of the W12 ceases next year, Bentley’s entire model line will be available with the option of a hybrid powertrain. Meanwhile, an engine first made available in the sector-defining Continental GT, which has been powering Bentley both metaphorically and literally for the last 20 years, will be consigned to history.

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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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Honda’s 2015 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas vehicles are joining the already released 2015 Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Si in showrooms in the US. The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735.

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2015 Ford F-150 offers highest EPA-estimated fuel economy among full-size gasoline-powered pickups

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The new 2015 Ford F-150 ( earlier post ) 4x2 with Ford’s 2.7-liter l/100 km, respectively)—the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of any gasoline-powered full-size pickup sold in America. Ford offers new F-150 customers four engine choices: the available 2.7-liter liter V8 Ti-VCT engine; and an available premium 3.5-liter

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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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2015 Lincoln Navigator replaces 5.4L V-8 with 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost; power up 22.6%, fuel economy up 12.5%

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The 2015 Lincoln Navigator full-size SUV, which goes on sale this year, features a new 3.5L EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator (standard wheelbase, 4x2) is 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined (14.7, Power is up 22.6% and 13 L/100 km, respectively). The EcoBoost replaces the 5.4-liter

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Rearview camera standard on all 2015 Buick models

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Every 2015 Buick model will come standard with a rearview camera. Rear backup cameras have become like power windows and air conditioning. 97% of the backing crashes in this study involved striking another vehicle, which corresponds with US crash data analyses. —Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book.

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Ford 2015 F-Series Super Duty lineup features 2nd-gen 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel; also on MY 2016 F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks

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Ford’s MY 2015 F-Series Super Duty heavy-duty pickup trucks feature engine and chassis upgrades that together deliver best-in-class horsepower, torque and towing capacity. The new engine will also be featured on the MY 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks, available in spring 2015. Power Stroke engine improvements.

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