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2017 Mazda3 with G-Vectoring arrives in N. America

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) introduced the US-spec 2017 Mazda3, which gains notable improvements in refinement, packaging and handling. The 2017 Mazda3 is a substantial 3dB quieter at 25 mph over rough roads, thanks to tighter body gaps, improved sound insulation and redesigned weather stripping versus its 2016 predecessor.

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2017 Audi A3 replaces 1.8L with Millerized 2.0L TFSI; better fuel economy, power and torque

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The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan and Cabriolet models in the US are now available with Audi’s more efficient Millerized 2.0-liter System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 Prices exclude destination charge ($950), taxes, title, options, and dealer charges.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). seconds (-0.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) on to a ¼ mile time of 13.3

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Tiny Eli Zero urban EV priced at $11,990, goes up to 90 miles—slowly

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Launched with help from crowdfunding, the Zero was first shown in 2017 and began shipping to European dealers in 2021. Eli plans to sell vehicles “through local distributors and dealer partners” and claims to have an assembly plant capable of producing 4,000 vehicles per year. Measuring just 4.5 feet wide and 7.4

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Porsche introducing flagship Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid in New York

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The 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is expected to reach US dealers by the end of 2017. The Panamera 4S Sport Turismo reaches 60 mph (with launch control) in 4.0 The Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo reaches 60 mph (with launch control) in 3.4 Combining the 4.0-liter It will also be offered in an Executive version with a 5.9-inch

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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In the US, the BMW 530e iPerformance is the fourth member of a growing portfolio of iPerformance (PHEV) models already available at US dealers. The 2018 BMW 5 Series iPerformance will be available at US dealers in spring 2017. seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). mph) in just 8.5 kilograms of CNG per 100 kilometers (8.4 lb per 62.1

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