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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.) Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5

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Audi unveils Q8 plug-in hybrid concept full-size SUV; production version in 2018

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Audi presented the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. The concept full-size SUV is the basis for a production model that Audi will launch on the market in 2018; whether or not the first production version will be a plug-in hybrid has yet to be determined. US mpg) per 100 kilometers (62.1

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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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The bell-shaped cameras connect to processor units running GRIDSMART client software that provides municipal traffic engineers with very detailed information, from traffic metrics to unobstructed views of accidents. The team’s first step in February 2018 was to use GRIDSMART cameras to create an image dataset of vehicle classes.

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BMW launches plug-in hybrid variant of X3; updates to other PHEVs

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liters per 100 kilometers (98 mpg US) , with CO 2 emissions of up to 56 grams per kilometer. BMW also presented the second generation of plug-in hybrid models in as many as three vehicles segments. liters per 100 kilometers (138 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions reduced to 39 grams per kilometer. BMW X3 xDrive30e.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 All the right connections. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The drive and power modes described above present several options for tailored driving. FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remote locking and unlocking of the doors and starting the engine, and the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate up to 10 devices, as far as 50-feet away. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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