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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Audi e-tron quattro. Audi will present an all-electric, luxury-class sport SUV in early 2018.

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Audi slashes emissions of A4

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The leading car manufacturers continue to make some of their most popular vehicles more fuel efficient in a bid to attract a new batch of eco-conscious consumers. Now Audi has introduced its fuel consumption optimised version of the A4 mid-size saloon car, the A4 2.0l Its peak power is 4,200rpm and 320Nm torque.

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More details about new Audi A3

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Last month we told you how the new Audi A3 model could potentially break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold – and now we have further details about this eagerly anticipated new car. Audi will now offer its start-stop system in conjunction with an automatic transmission on the vehicle. TDI and the 1.4

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Audi slashes emissions with new A3

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With the introduction of a new common rail 1.6litre TDI engine, the new Audi A3 slashes emissions to class-leading levels. The vehicle has an outstandingly low carbon dioxide (CO2) output of 109g/km and has the potential to rack up as many as 69 miles per gallon (mpg).

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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

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Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. It is set to debut in 2013.

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Volvo S40 takes Green Car of the Year title

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The race to be named green car of the year 2009 is over and the winner is… the Volvo S40. The vehicle beat out 23 other contenders to the top accolade at the What Car? Green Awards, which are held in association with Michelin and Warranty Direct. V6 was the best green luxury car.

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Audi showcases new city car

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It is certainly the smallest and arguably the most beautifully formed Audi ever, as the manufacturer attempts to introduce a car to rival the top-end versions of the Ford Ka and Fiat 500. and shares nearly all of its underpinnings with the VW although the badge has been maintained in the Audi name to appeal to that executive clientele.

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