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Volkswagen to introduce Golf plug-in hybrid at Geneva; first deliveries in autumn

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The GTE marks the fifth drive type for the Golf, which is already available with gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and battery-electric drives, varying with markets. Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE packages a 1.4-liter

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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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Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.

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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). TFSI, 220 hp (162 kW) 2.0

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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This could eventually have a role comparable to that of the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel and modular gasoline engine kits (MDB and MOB). (“Baukasten” = German for construction kit). The resulting two-motor system could become part of the MLB evo kit, said Prof. At speeds above 80 km/h (49.7

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. Click to enlarge. MQB and MLB.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, a high-voltage battery and two electric motors for a combined 194 horsepower. Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6 Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. The parallel system comprises a 2.5-liter,

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