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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. Audi SQ5 TDI mild hybrid 48V drivetrain. liters (0.2

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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

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In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. The Audi A8 has also been developed for highly automated driving. From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. Audi A8 L e-tron quattro.

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Behind Audi’s new “rightsized” efficient EA888 Gen.3B family

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The new Audi engine combines shorter intake events with a high geometric compression ratio; together with other refinements to the basic engine, the new combustion concept enables a reduction in combined cycle CO 2 emissions of up to 10-12 g/km compared to its predecessor. Audi says that the new 2.0L In addition to the Gen.3B

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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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Neste Oil’s Diesel regenerativ to be run again on the Nürburgring circuit

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The ADAC 24-Hour Race held at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany is an annual endurance event open to both sports and production cars. mile) circuit in this year’s event. NExBTL renewable diesel was used for the first in the event last year. The Tuning Akademie team will compete in an Audi A4 3.0

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

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So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. Matthew Guy Audi RS e-tron GT: Yes, go ahead and roll your eyes. Tim Healey 2024 Acura Integra Type S: I drove one for just a few minutes at an event this fall and it was love at first drive. second blast to highway speeds.

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