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VW Beetle TDI diesel to go on sale this summer

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Having been unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen has now decided to introduce its new Beetle TDI diesel model this summer. The New Beetle has a lengthy history with diesel engines.

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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Although the new Canter Eco Hybrid is based on the model launched in 2006, its second generation has been completely revised. When compared to the current Fuso Canter with a conventional diesel engine, the hybrid version uses more than 25% less fuel during a Japanese driving cycle.

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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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In 2005 and 2006, it received investments of about US$480 million, resulting in the launch of the Chevrolet Prism in October 2006 and the expansion of its production capacity to 230,000 vehicles per year. The two new models of Project Onyx are scheduled to reach the market from 2012. This will be the second expansion to GravataĆ­.

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Mercedes-Benz hybrid bus to make world debut

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The Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid, which was recently launched, is a diesel-electric hybrid drive. A total of 36 buses equipped with fuel cell drivers have already performed well in service with 12 public transport operators as part of the CUTE test carried out by the European Union from 2003 to 2006.