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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. HCM is the global lead plant for CR-V hybrid production, the first time a hybrid has been built in Canada.

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Volkswagen boosts Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI with EA888 Gen 3 engine; more power, improved fuel economy

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The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph, 0.2 The EA888 Gen 3 engine is designed to be lighter and more fuel efficient than the unit it replaces. The EA888 for the US.

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Land Rover bringing two diesel SUVs to N. America; 32% better combined fuel economy, up to 28 mpg on highway; LEV 3

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The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 By the time US sales have begun, the test fleet will have completed one million test miles.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Pricing starts at $27,100. The engine features a very high compression ratio of 13.0:1,

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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. Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 New Skyline. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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Honda updates CR-Z hybrid with more power and Li-ion battery

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The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The revised CR-Z will go on sale in January 2013. The 0-62 mph sprint time falls from 9.7 sec and top speed is 124 mph (200 km/h).

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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For its first year, two Charger Daytona versions will go on sale: R/T and Scat Pack. The Brotherhood will appreciate its 0-to-60-mph acceleration time: just 3.3 Top speed is 137 mph. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?”

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