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Toyota Gen5 RAV4 increases performance, decreases fuel consumption; hybrid models to come in March 2019

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Toyota has introduced the fifth-generation 2019 Toyota RAV4. Gasoline models arrive next month, and RAV4 Hybrid models follow in late March 2019. 2019 RAV4 Hybrid. comes standard. The 2019 RAV4 105.9-inch Power and efficiency both make a leap in the 2019 RAV4 with the new Dynamic Force 2.5-liter inches (181.5

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 The new BMW i8 Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2

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Gen 5 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuts at New York International Auto Show; 2.5L inline-4 and Toyota Hybrid System

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The Direct Shift-8AT transmission provides direct lock-up from gears two through eight to eliminate power loss from the torque converter, executing ideal smooth shifts. Standard on all RAV4 Hybrid models, the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) works in sync with the 2.5-liter RAV4 comes standard with TSS 2.0,

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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All engines—whether the four-cylinder diesel unit, V6 TDI or four-cylinder TFSI—undercut the limits of the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. All A4 models come off the production line with an automatic transmission as standard. Customers can choose between the standard setup and the sport suspension. l/100 km (39.2-

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The SQ5 TDI is certified according to the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. Like every S model from Audi, the new SQ5 TDI comes standard with quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The same applies to the pre sense systems; Audi pre sense city comes as standard.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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To get to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds will cost a minimum of $104,295, unless you want the convertible model at $111,295. Since the Tesla Model S Plaid claims 0-60 mph in 1.99 Meanwhile, the E-Ray can run in all-electric Stealth Mode up to 45 mph, just enough to silently get down the block, before the 470 ft.-lb.

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. In the standard D driving program, the e-tron Sportback delivers 320 kW. miles) (NEDC). lb‑ft) of torque are available in the boost mode.

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