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VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

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GTI1 has been named International Engine of the Year 2018 in its category. Exhaust gas after-treatment paired with innovative features inside the engine enables the GTI engine to meet the new EU 6AG (Euro 6d-TEMP) emission standard. GTI—available since spring this year—is the latest addition to the EA211 range of engines.

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE.

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NC State study finds non-FFV vehicles can adapt to mid-level ethanol blend

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To reduce the variability in fuel use and exhaust emission rates related to variations in engine oil, engine oil was changed for each vehicle prior to the measurement using the first fuel. For vehicles for which an eco-mode was available, the eco-mode was used. All vehicles were measured with air-conditioning on. — Yuan et al.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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Bosch expects this market share to increase significantly in the future due to the expanding range of available diesel models. According to Bosch, a realistic estimate is that diesel will be able to capture a 10% share of the light vehicle market by 2018. This offers potential for growth given the country’s steadily expanding economy.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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The new six-cylinder in-line engine comes with an intelligent form of turbocharging: assisted by the ISG at start-off, the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV) guarantees immediate high torque when driving off and accelerating, bridging the time before the large exhaust turbocharger cuts in.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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Available in eight trim levels, you can get into a nicely equipped base 2021 Atlas Cross Sport S for under $31,000. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has standard or available safety features such as six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, and the Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS). Safety and Convenience.

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