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Lexus to reveal upcoming electric car at Tokyo auto show

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The car will be a small city electric car, based on an updated version of the company's 2015 LF-SA concept, according to a report in British car magazine Autocar. Quoting Lexus chief Koji Sato, the report says the car will be a "tall, boxy.

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Volkswagen Group receives 2015 KS Energy and Environment Prize for the Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron PHEVs

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KS) awarded the 2015 Energy and Environment Prize to the Volkswagen Group for the plug-in hybrids Golf GTE ( earlier post ) and Audi A3 e-tron ( earlier post). Every year since 1981, the awards committee has been judging technical developments that help car drivers to drive in a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly way. kWh per 100 km.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S 'Best Overall' Again In 2015

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For the second year in a row, Consumer Reports has named the Tesla Model S its "Best Overall" vehicle to buy for 2015. DON''T MISS: Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S Electric Car Is ''Best Overall'' Vehicle (Feb 2014) As the well-regarded consumer magazine notes in its summary: For all of the impressive.'

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2015 BMW 535d Named 'Diesel Car Of The Year' By Diesel Driver Site

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Enthusiast magazines have heaped praise on the company's cars for years, usually for their sporty handling and luxurious appointments. The automotive press gives out many, many awards each year, and BMW is certainly no stranger to receiving them. Now though, BMW has a different kind of award for the trophy case.

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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Audi has set a new record time on the Sachsenring for cars with a diesel engine. The fastest lap on the Sachsenring was set this year by a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06 with a time of 1:30.47.). Since then, the car was further developed for racetrack duty. The competition concept car’s 3.0 Earlier post.)

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BMW electric i5 for 2015?

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BMW is planning a third electric model for its new ‘i’ ‘Born Electric’ range, according to Germany’s Autobild magazine. It is believed that the car maker could be planning a to launch an i5 compact MPV model in 2015 to complement its first two electric models; the i3 electric supermini and the i8 plug-in hybrid [.].

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Top Model Goes Carbon Fiber In 2015

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The launch of a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is always important, given the influence the car has in the luxury sedan sector. According to CAR magazine. We'd be hard-pressed to call it exciting though, rapid AMG models excepted.