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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.04 Avalon’s premium aura and sporty stature are further emphasized. l/100 km) combined. The new TNGA 2.5-liter

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology. A performance profile injected with extra sporting potency and an aura of top-end dynamism mark out the new BMW M760e xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 1.3 – 1.0

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