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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. Android and iOS smartphone owners can download more than 60 AppLink-enabled apps from the Apple App Store and Android market. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Study: 15% of US alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol under the legal limit

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Naimi, MD, MPH, Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health. From 2000 to 2015, 37% of more than 600,00 motor vehicle deaths occurred in crashes involving at least one driver with a positive BAC. Lira et al. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.12.015.

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Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Lab 2 lab vehicle integrates technologies for more efficient big rigs; road test results coming in 2015

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These figures will be announced during the first quarter of 2015. The roof mounted mobile deflector, open when the vehicle is stationary to better insulate the cab, folds down at speeds above 50 km/h (31 mph). The oil is stored in a separate section of the drive axle’s main tank. —Claude Covo.

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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The fastest lap on the Sachsenring was set this year by a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06 with a time of 1:30.47.). mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds. mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds. seconds; the old record was set in February 2015. mi) race course in a time of 1 minute 35.35

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Ford vehicles supported by Automatic’s technology include the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer, 2013-2015 Ford Flex, 2011-2014 Ford F-150, 2011-2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus.

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Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce: The most efficient debuts at Monterey Automotive Future

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It additionally unveiled its untouched Mercedes-AMG GT, the successor to the robust and swish coupe it first began making in 2015—now with non-compulsory 4 seats. In spite of developments in energy and length for battery-powered automobiles, ICE engines store the majority of vehicle gross sales international. The €2,590,000 ($2.8

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Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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The natural gas is stored in three containers—one behind the rear backrest and two under the floor of the trunk. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). In both cases the vehicle already meets the EU6 standard valid from 2015. seconds and reaches a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph). Together they hold 121.5

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