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Volkswagen to produce new CrossBlue-based midsize SUV in Chattanooga; $900M investment

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The CrossBlue made its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the plug-in CrossBlue concept offered a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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This new A3 lineup begins with the A3 sedan, which goes on sale in the spring of 2014. It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Earlier post.).

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Industry report says steel can deliver weight savings to meet CAFE targets; aluminum growth in LDVs to peak around 2018

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billion pounds in 2018 from 504 million pounds in 2014—for a growth rate of 51% per year compounded. There is more potential for weight cuts in the body-in-white—the frame of the automobile excluding closures—because for most vehicles, the BIW weighs about 3.5 From 2018 to 2021: 11.4%, or 166 pounds.

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Honda to add battery-electric, plug-in hybrid variants to Clarity platform; new 2017 Accord Hybrid

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The Clarity series will also feature advanced technologies, including Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as standard Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technology. —John Mendel, executive vice president, Automobile Division, American Honda Motor. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (4.8/5.0/4.9

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US ), while its CO 2 emissions come in at between 142 and 148 grams per kilometer (134 – 139 g/km); figures are calculated according to the EU test cycle and may vary depending on the tire format specified). mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers / 38.6 – 37.3 liters / 56.0 – 53.5

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BMW upgrading 1 and 3 Series models with focus on fuel economy and emissions; BMW 114d to debut with 1.6L diesel

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As early as in the autumn of 2012, further model variants of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series as well as the BMW X1 will comply with this classification due to come into effect as from 2014. The four-wheel drive system also is featured in the compact segment’s first BMW M Performance automobile. New entry model: The BMW 114d.

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3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

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At launch, the diesel line-up will include the BMW X5 xDrive30d with revised six-cylinder in-line diesel unit (190 kW/258 hp) and the BMW X5 M50d M Performance Automobile with tri-turbo six-cylinder in-line diesel (280 kW/381 hp). l/100 km (38 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of between 162 and 164 g/km (–31 g/km), depending on tire format.

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