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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. L/100 km (42.8 Q80 Inspiration. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2. As previously, one of the gasoline versions of the latest Polo that will make its appearance in 2014 is a BlueGT version with cylinder deactivation (ACT – active cylinder management). mpg US ) to 3.2

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Toyota has reduced the MSRP on the 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid by more than $2,000, making the starting MSRP $29,990 (excluding dealer preparation and handling, DPH). Pricing for the 2014 Prius Plug-in Advanced model has also been adjusted to make the model more accessible to consumers with a $4,620 reduction in MSRP to $34,905 (excluding DPH).

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

They had to reach their destination within 48 hours, traveling at normal highway speeds in the newest Audi TDI models: the 2014 Audi A6 TDI, 2014 Audi A7 TDI and 2014 Audi Q5 TDI. Results were: A6 TDI: 43.561 mpg at an average speed of 62.44 A7 TDI: 42.653 mpg at an average speed of 62.17

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. mpg) with 4.6 Top speed km/h (mph). Fuel consumption (combined) l/100 km (US mpg). mpg/ 136.79 g/mile) depending on the model. A4 Sedan 2.0

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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MARCH 18, 2013

Cadillac announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission—firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show. GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

2014 Range Rover Evoque. In August, Land Rover introduced the 2014 Range Rover Evoque, equipped with several new technologies which, combined, can lower fuel consumption by up to 11.4% The 2014 Evoque continues to be powered by Land Rover’s range of lightweight four-cylinder engines with a choice of either the 2.2

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. Earlier post.) l/100 km (54.7 Pricing is still to be announced.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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JULY 3, 2013

Look out, owners of 200-mph testosterone-supplement poster cars. If there ever was a real hypercar, it''s the Volkswagen XL1.

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2014 Ferrari MPG MPH 167

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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 l/100km (94 mpg US).

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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JANUARY 2, 2014

US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 The system will also be used on the race track in the 2014 R18 e-tron quattro. The coupe represents a new evolutionary stage of the Sport quattro concept ( earlier post ). The e-tron powertrain delivers 515 kW (700 hp) of system power with 2.5 l/100 km (94.09

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JUNE 6, 2013

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. In both gearbox versions, the new Golf GTD conforms to the Euro-6 emissions standard that takes effect in 2014. Top speed is 230 km/h (143 mph). Volkswagen is introducing a new Golf GTD (Gran Turismo Diesel). Equipped with a new 2.0L l/100 km (52.3

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The 2014 Verso now features an expanded powertrain line-up of 4 diesel and 2 gasoline engines which introduces a new 1.6 2014 Verso. seconds, and on to a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). mpg US) in the combined homologation cycle. Verso has sold more than 700,000 units cumulatively. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (52.3

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 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 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 An expansion of production is not planned.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Accordingly, Volkswagen of America (VoA) diesel sales to date in 2014 represent slightly north of 23% of all Volkswagen of America sales. However, Chevrolet is trying to challenge that passenger car diesel hegemony with the compact Cruze Diesel, introduced for MY 2014, and now with a facelift for MY 2015. The 2014 Cruze Diesel.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

This mode is active up to 70 km/h (43 mph). l/100 km (81 mpg US ) (69 g of CO 2 /km). Applied in the Cactus, the Hybrid Air system delivers fuel consumption of under 3 l/100 km (78 mpg US ), and features a 45% reduction in fuel consumption in urban driving. Gasoline power. This mode is used primarily outside urban areas.

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Concept Hybrid Energy Storage MPG 294

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

A total of 375,000 A-, B-, CLA- and GLA-Class vehicles were sold in the first ten months of 2014. The CLA 200 CDI diesel, with an output of 100 kW (136 hp), is particularly efficient: it has a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph) and a combined consumption figure of just 3.9 l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Fiat is updating its 500L range for 2014 with two new turbocharged 120 hp (88 kW) engine options—the 1.6 T-Jet records a top speed of 189 km/h (117 mph) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 l/100 km (34 mpg US) and 159 g/km of CO 2 respectively. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km. MultiJet II.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 The top model breaks into the high-performance range, sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). ft) of torque, the 2.0 It averages just 4.3

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JULY 6, 2010

Equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system using AdBlue, the S350 BlueTEC already complies with the emission levels which are planned for 2014 with the introduction of the EU 6 standard. seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited). With combined fuel consumption of 6.8

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 mph (89 km/h) on electricity alone. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

mpg US to 35.6 mpg US); this equates to a reduction in CO 2 from 184 g/km to 173 g/km. mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). Meanwhile, at higher speeds—140 km/h (87 mph) and above—the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle’s body. Launch from autumn 2014. l/100 km).

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JULY 16, 2013

New 2014 models will have the updated settings from the factory. Ford had attracted criticism (and lawsuits, see below) around the end of 2012 for the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0 Earlier post.).

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MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. liters per 100 km (42 mpg US), equivalent to 129 grams CO 2 per km (208 g/mile).

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JULY 3, 2013

mpg US to 89.4 mpg US, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). In the fiscal year ending March 2014, TMC expects to spend a consolidated ¥890 billion (US$8.9 The second generation followed in 2003, and the third generation in 2009.

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MAY 28, 2014

The current performance targets are 0-60 mph in about six seconds, 130 mph top test-track speed, and up to 70 mpg when using a small displacement, four-cylinder engine producing between 85 and 110 horsepower. DeltaWing racer in action at the 2014 Continental Tire Monterey GP. Rendering of DeltaWing road car.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. Top speed mph (km/h). mph and 19 mph (1.8 The all-aluminium 2.0-liter The all-aluminium 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. Top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). Earlier post.) The four-seat Taigun is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter Average fuel consumption is 4.7

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

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. seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). liters/100 km (54.7

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The enhanced 2014 Toyota Verso features an expanded engine line-up which introduces a new 1.6 2014 Verso. seconds, and on to a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). l/100 km (52 mpg US) in the combined homologation cycle. liter D-4D turbodiesel, sourced from BMW. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

mpg US )—equivalent to 169 CO 2 /km—a small improvement on the 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) of the standard earlier 250 hp model. mpg US ) with optional low rolling resistance tires. seconds, while the top speed has increased to 259 km/h (161 mph) compared to the 244 km/h (152 mph) achieved by the previous model.

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JULY 24, 2014

The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). l/100 km (69 mpg US), with 79 g/km CO 2. This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 130 mph/210 km/h or 155 mph/250 km/h.

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JUNE 30, 2014

liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 mpg US), and 114 g/km CO 2. Peak power is developed at 3,500 rpm and there is 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque available from 2,000-2,750 rpm, enabling the new Focus ST diesel to achieve a maximum speed of 217 km/h (135 mph). liter EcoBoost delivers 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.5

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JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. mpg US) NEDC. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. liters of diesel per 100 km (62 mpg US) in NEDC combined mode (equivalent to 99 grams of CO 2 ). l/100 km (54.7 l/100 km (43.6

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AUGUST 21, 2013

First deliveries will be in early 2014. mpg US ) on the combined cycle, with CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. In driver-selectable EV mode the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 30 mph (48 km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6 Fuel consumption is 6.4 l/100 km (36.7 km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts.

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