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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 liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 The Audi 2.0

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IONITY orders 324 350kW EV chargers from ABB for second phase of expansion

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IONITY, a joint venture of BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, as well as the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, has to date opened 202 charging sites across 18 European markets. Such a high-power level can enable a charging speed of 200 kilometers in as little as 8 minutes. T&E: Europe needs 15 times more public chargers by 2030.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). liter diesels currently fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models. Fuel economy improvement. SE with Connectivity and Navigation, 1.8T

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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The DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) is unique to the Volkswagen Group of brands that include Audi, Seat and Volkswagen. Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. The Active Fuel Management system helps reduce fuel consumption by temporarily deactivating some of the engine’s cylinders in certain driving conditions. Zero-to-60 times of right around 7.3