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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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2014 Yaris Hybrid. The hybrid powertrain has also been revamped, with its CO 2 emissions reduced still further to 75 g/km and corresponding combined-cycle consumption lowered to 3.3 Yaris and the European hybrid market. This year, to date, the Yaris Hybrid has accounted for 31% of total Yaris sales in Western Europe.

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Lexus introduces new NX compact crossover and hybrid; first twin scroll turbocharger in lineup

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Lexus introduced the NX compact crossover and hybrid at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. NX 200t turbo will balance fuel economy with responsive acceleration and agility and will be available in the US market along with the NX 300h hybrid. The NX 300h hybrid adopts the Lexus Hybrid Drive with a 2.5-liter

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will be Ford’s first full hybrid-electric vehicle for Europe. The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will be Ford’s first full hybrid-electric vehicle for Europe. The Ford C-MAX Energi is Ford’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced. The new Touareg is initially being launched in Western Europe this autumn in diesel (V6 TDI and V8 TDI) and hybrid (V6 TSI plus electric motor) models. Launches subsequently follow in Russia (end of 2014) and North America and Asia (early 2015).

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