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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.) L/100 km (42.8 Q80 Inspiration.

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Redesigned Audi A3 earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+; first Audi model to win 2014 TSP or TSP+

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The 2015 Audi A3 earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, due to good performance in five crashworthiness tests and an advanced rating for front crash prevention. The A3 was completely redesigned for 2015 and is now a sedan instead of a wagon like its predecessor.

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Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

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launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Nissan first introduced the Skyline in 1957; Skyline is sold overseas as the Infiniti Q50. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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Jaguar to display XJ_e PHEV at Goodwood

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seconds and a limited top speed of 250 km/h (150 mph). A 33% increase over the previous generation of EVO motors, this achievement puts EVO well above the US Department of Energy’s power density targets for 2015 and 2020. for INFINITI brand. With an all-electric range of 40 km (25 miles), fuel consumption is 3.2 L/100km (73.5

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 Road Test: 2015 Infiniti Q50. During our time in the G70 3.3T RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the 0.28

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50. Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. GM expects the technology to be in the market within 10 years and for a vehicle to operate in HCCI mode during low load urban driving all the way up to 60 mph on a flat surface.

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