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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The new three-liter V6 exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee; the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger, which prevents unwanted interactions between the gas columns, guarantee spontaneous throttle response. This is due in part to the new tube guide in the dual-branch exhaust system that largely eliminates hum frequencies.

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Next-Gen Ford Fiesta St with new 200 PS 3-cylinder, 1.5L Ecoboost with 3 drive modes; cylinder deactivation

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Shown for the first time ahead of its global public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the next generation Fiesta ST will deliver 200 PS, 290 N·m of torque, and anticipated 0-100 km/h (0‑62 mph) acceleration in 6.7 The technologies amplify the naturally sporty sound of the new 1.5-liter

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz Thanks to the near-engine configuration, exhaust aftertreatment has a low heat loss and excellent operating conditions. The top speed in e-mode has been raised from 130 km/h (81 mph) to 140 km/h (87 mph). ECO Assist.

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. The 48-volt system is fed by a belt alternator starter (BAS) connected to the engine’s crankshaft by the belt drive. The two four-liter, eight-cylinder engines will follow in 2018—the 4.0

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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. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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A 100-mile piece of those miles was an all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph and in Eco mode, returning 32.1 The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. A well-appointed space.

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