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Audi’s new Q3 Sportback to offer 48V mild-hybrid system

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Audi is adding the Q3 Sportback compact SUV in coupé shape to its model range. The Audi Q3 Sportback features progressive steering as standard—the gear ratio becomes increasingly direct as the steering angle increases. For the market launch in Europe, a gasoline and a diesel engine are available. TFSI is the most powerful engine.

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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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Audi’s European sales up 6% in November; A3 e-tron PHEV sales “extremely encouraging”

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Audi sales increased globally 1% in November to 147,750 deliveries. In Europe, Audi increased sales by 6% to around 62,300 units, despite the model changeover for its bestseller, the Audi A4, and in spite of the background of the Volkswagen Group emissions issue. Since the start of the year, Audi has sold more than 1.64

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Tesla’s 5-year lead against rivals validated by auto parts giant

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which referenced Tesla in a positive light during a recent earnings call. . Tuopu also supplies parts for European companies such as Porsche, Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen, among others. . This is, at least, according to auto parts giant Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Tesla owner apologizes for staging “brake failure” incident in China.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. —Bruce Belzowski. Alternative powertrain sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC.

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Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

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Presales of the Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro (combined fuel consumption 3.0–2.8 The different designs of the electric motor allow Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro customers to choose between two power levels that differ in terms of their boost strategy. Audi drive select system. l/100km; combined electric power consumption 22.9–21.9

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euroFOT study demonstrates how driver assistance systems can increase safety and fuel efficiency

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If it then approaches too close to another vehicle, then the driver is alerted via sound and light signals. A warning light then indicates that another vehicle is in that position. LDW and IW were tested by Audi, Fiat, MAN, Volvo and Volkswagen. A radar installation continuously scans the area in front of a vehicle.

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