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Mercedes begins sales of new 6-cylinder GLE diesel; first SUV in its class to meet Euro 6d

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Mercedes-Benz has begun sales of two diesel models of the new GLE SUV which already comply with the coming Euro 6d emissions standard. The OM 656 six-cylinder diesel engine comes with 243 kW (330 hp) and 700 N·m of torque in the GLE 400 d 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption: 7.5-7.0

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Hyundai Creta vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Price and specifications comparison

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 Feb 2024, 11:21 AM Hyundai has updated Creta with some major changes, re-energising the rivalry in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment. Hyundai has updated Creta with some major changes, re-energising the rivalry in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment. The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre

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?Hyundai Creta N Line vs Hyundai Creta: Price comparison

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Hyundai has launched the much-awaited Creta N Line SUV in India at a starting price of ₹ 16,82,300 (ex-showroom). The Creta N Line comes as a sportier iteration of the highly popular mid-size SUV , for which the South Korean auto giant has already started taking bookings a few days ago, at an amount of ₹ 25,000.

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JATO: European new car CO2 emissions highest average since 2014; shift from diesel to gasoline and SUVs rise

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The analysis covered 23 markets in Europe and found a direct correlation between diesel car registrations and average CO2 emissions. With increased negative public perception towards diesels, combined with new government regulations such as WLTP and scrutiny of the fuel type, demand for diesel fell by 18% in 2018.

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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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This rise in average CO 2 emissions correlates with a decrease in demand for diesel cars across Europe—which produce lower CO 2 emissions than gasoline cars—and the rising popularity of SUVs, which emit higher average CO 2 emissions of 133.0 In turn, diesel cars accounted for just 43.8% g/km CO 2 emitted.

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Mercedes Benz GLS vs BMW X7 vs Audi Q8: Price and specification comparison

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Mercedes-Benz kickstarted the new year 2024 by launching the updated iteration of its flagship SUV GLS in India. As the newly launched flagship Mercedes-Benz SUV is ready to take on its rivals, here is a price and specification comparison between Mercedes-Benz GLS , Audi Q8 and BMW X7. crore and ₹1.37 crore and ₹ 1.37

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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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BMW unveiled the iX3 electric SUV ( earlier post ), offering full electric mobility in a BMW X model. The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. seconds (for purposes of comparison – BMW X3 30i: 6.4 kWh/100 km.

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