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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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Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

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Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. If you are looking for a true sports car version, opt for the 2021 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition, with the 5.0L for the AWD.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Without being exhaustive, let’s take a look at some examples. Ford has just announced that its electric F-150 pickup will be called “Lightning,” bringing back a moniker that was applied to high performance F-150 versions in the past, but keeping the electric version within its best-selling brand. Sub-brand, the ID.4

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models. Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport. Good grip from the rear.

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Background on the 2.0L diesel engines at the core of the Volkswagen emissions testing debacle

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Last Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged that Volkswagen (Jetta, Beetle, Golf, Passat) and Audi (A3) passenger cars equipped with 2.0-liter Earlier post.) It is then converted to ammonia which interacts with NO x on the SCR catalyst to form water and nitrogen. Earlier post.)

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile). Maximum system pressure for the fuel injection system is increased from 150 to 200 bar. Generational progress with the EA888.

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