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Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

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Debuting a more powerful hybrid system and available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, the 2023 Corolla Hybrid also gains new safety and multimedia systems, updated styling and new paint colors. The XLE grade is now only available as a hybrid for 2023. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg.

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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The new TT and TTS models will be available with three different four-cylinder engines with turbocharging and direct injection. TDI diesel will be available with manual shift and front-wheel drive. TFSI is available in two versions: a 169 kW (230 hp) version for the TT and a 228 kW (310 hp) version for the TTS. The Audi TT 2.0

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. For improved fuel efficiency, the 2016 Pilot will also include a stop start feature—Honda’s first non-hybrid application of this technology. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy.

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Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US

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Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection with Auto Start-Stop as standard equipment, or the new 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. Earlier post.).

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BorgWarner supplying turbochargers for first GDI engine designed by BYD Auto in China

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Boosted by BorgWarner’s KP39 turbocharger, the inline four-cylinder engine achieves a power output of 154 HP (113 kW) and a maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft), providing improved fuel economy compared with its predecessor and helping the engine comply with Euro 5 emissions standards. liter engine. liter engine.

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New Jeep Gladiator pickup will offer 3.0L diesel with stop/start and 8-speed

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Jeep unveiled the 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter EcoDiesel V-6 with ESS and an eight-speed automatic transmission available in 2020. liter EcoDiesel V-6 with ESS and an eight-speed automatic transmission available in 2020. liter EcoDiesel engine will be available starting in 2020.

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