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2011 Audi A3

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Given the premium positioning of the 2011 Audi A3 compact hatchback, you won't be cross-shopping it against mass-market Asian brands. The A3 TDI is rated at 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, with a.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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Audi has unveiled the new-generation Audi A4 and A4 Avant, developed with a high priority on the reduction of CO 2 emissions. TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile).

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Former Le Mans Winner Frank Biela driving the Audi e-tron Spyder. Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. Click to enlarge.

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New Audi S models to feature new downsized 4.0L V8 with cylinder deactivation, energy recuperation and start-stop

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Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. The Audi S7 uses the same engine as the S6 and S6 Avant, with fuel consumption of 9.7 The Audi S8, which will be launched on the market in spring 2012, features a new 4.0

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Redesigned Audi A6 launching with choice of five engines; hybrid to come

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Audi’s redesigned executive-class A6 will offer a choice of four- and six-cylinder powerplants at launch in early 2011: two gasoline engines and three TDI units. Each of these engines makes use of technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform. liters per 100 km (32 mpg US), 172 g CO 2 per km (277 g/mile).

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Fiat’s 875cc TwinAir engine ( earlier post ) was named the International Engine of the Year 2011. litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500. Cutaway of the 875cc TwinAir. Click to enlarge. A counterrotating balancer shaft also guarantees that vibrational comfort is maintained in all operating conditions. 1-Liter to 1.4-Liter.

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Technology Architecture of Audi A8 Hybrid Shown in Geneva Previews the Production Q5 Hybrid, Due This Year

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Drivetrain of the Audi A8 parallel hybrid. Audi presented the A8 parallel hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The technology architecture of the A8 hybrid previews that of the production Q5 hybrid, due to reach the market in late 2010/early 2011, Audi said. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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