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Audi’s “Jack” autonomous A7 concept hits the road in public demo drives in Germany

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Potential test drivers are targeted via various communications channels, including the social media sites run by Audi Germany. Audi has already used the A7 piloted driving concept test vehicle on three continents since 2015. Participants in the “Miles and More” program can also swap accumulated miles for a trip in “Jack.”.

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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. liter in Europe has prompted Ford to double production capacity at its plant in Cologne, Germany, to more than 1,000 engines a day. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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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. In Germany and many European countries, the four-door car will be available at dealers late this summer. When the Audi A3 Sedan launches in Germany and Europe, the engine line-up will consist of three four-cylinder engines: 1.4

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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. Fuel system.

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IMA logs more than 700 preorders for electric one-seater micro-car Colibri

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Germany-based Innovative Mobility Automobile GmbH (IMA) has logged more than 700 preorders for the electric one-seater Colibri since since it was launched in Geneva and Hannover earlier this year. seconds, with a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The 440 kg (970 lbs) Colibri is powered by a 72V, 6.5 The Colibri. Click to enlarge.

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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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The fastest lap on the Sachsenring was set this year by a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06 with a time of 1:30.47.). mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds. seconds; the old record was set in February 2015. The Sachsenring is located in Hohenstein-Ernstthal near Chemnitz in Saxony, Germany.

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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The locomotives will be delivered at the end of 2015 and the end of 2016. The H3 locomotive can operate safely at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph) whereas most shunters in this class are designed to run at 80 km/h (50 mph) maximum. —Ralf Materzok, Managing Director in charge of locomotive services at Alstom in Germany.

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