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Mazda rotary out, Ford F-150 diesel done, Audi Sphere concepts teased: Today’s Car News

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Audi provides a concept-car tease of its future after internal combustion. Ford is discontinuing diesels in the F-150. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Ford F-150 diesel is being discontinued—and Ford sees. Mazda reportedly shelves the rotary, again.

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Former Audi CEO admits guilt in diesel scandal, pays $1.2M fine

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A former Audi CEO pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges connected to the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, in which Audi parent VW cheated on emissions tests with illegal software. Rupert Stadler admitted culpability in keeping affected cars on sale after news of the scandal broke in late 2015, the Associated Press reported.

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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Audi has introduced the second generation of its A3 Sedan. The compact four-door model offers three powertrains at launch: two TFSI versions (one with a 48V mild-hybrid system) and one TDI diesel. Car-to-X services that make use of the swarm intelligence of the Audi fleet are also part of the portfolio. The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter

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Prius Prime lease deal, Ford multi-activity EV, diesel fine for former Audi exec: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime has a higher sticker price.

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2020 Tesla Model Y reveal, more VW diesel charges, Audi reuses batteries: Today's Car News

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed new charges against Volkswagen, related to its diesels. And Audi has found a unique way to reuse battery packs from its upcoming e-tron SUV lineup. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2020 Tesla Model Y officially broke cover Thursday night in LA.

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Jeep and Ram diesels, Cadillac electrics, MyChevy updates, Audi chargers: Today's Car News

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And Audi has partnered with Amazon to get home chargers installed for its e-tron customers. All this and more on Green Car Reports. GM announced a major restructuring that will result in more electric cars, with Cadillac as its focus. Fiat Chrysler will fix its dirty Ram pickup and Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesels.

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Inside the Honda E, EV transmissions, pop-up chargers, Audi's diesel role: Today's Car News

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Honda reveals a dash with five screens, in its new Honda E. The New York Times reports on new evidence against Audi in the VW diesel emissions scandal. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A major supplier has developed a 2-speed transmission for electric cars.

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