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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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The DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) is unique to the Volkswagen Group of brands that include Audi, Seat and Volkswagen. seconds from 50-70 mph. But in two 150-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Eco or Normal drive mode, we averaged an impressive 38.9 Times for 0-60 runs were a respectable 6.1

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 Volkswagen purchased an 8.18% stake in SGL Group—one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products with a portfolio ranging from carbon and graphite products to carbon fibers and composites.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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EV mode helps keep the vehicle in electric-only operation for up to about 1 mile at speeds less than 25 mph. Bob Carter, Toyota Motor Sales USA Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota Division, said that Toyota is. We think it will appeal to current Prius owners ,” he said.

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