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Auto X Prize candidates halved

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The organiser of the $10million contest to develop next-generation green cars or vehicles has trimmed the number of contestants to 43 teams from 10 countries which have passed the vehicle design phase. Other teams have presented vehicles powered by biofuels, petrol and other fuels.

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New BMW 5 Series to offer start-stop technology

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The fourth generation BMW 5 Series Touring will make its debut with an auto start stop function as a standard feature in the 520d model. Available with a choice of two straight-six petrol engines and a four-cylinder and six-cylinder diesel the vehicle is expected to be among the most popular BMW models yet. The 520d is the [.].

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Volkswagen introduces new Touran

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Fuel efficiency is at the heart of the new Volkswagen Touran which was introduced at the Auto Mobil International in Leipzig, Germany. The vehicle, which holds a market share of nearly 50 per cent in its segment and across Europe, will feature a full range of more fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines.

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Volkswagen CC boosted by green technology

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This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show will mark the introduction of the new Volkswagen CC saloon car, which will boast an array of green technology. The new CC will be powered by petrol and diesel direct injection engines; with all of the diesel models to be equipped with a start/stop system and a battery regeneration [.].

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Mazda to bring fuel saving technology to US

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The SKYACTIV fuel saving technologies from Mazda will soon be appearing in the US as they debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. SKYACTIV is a suite of technologies that includes efficient internal combustion petrol and diesel engines; as well as manual and automatic transmissions; and an advanced body and chassis.

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Volkswagen introduces new Beetle

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Coming with a choice of three engines: a 2.5litre petrol five cylinder, a 2.0litre TDI clean diesel, and a 2.0litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine; the new Beetle will even be offered exclusively with charged [.].

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Saving money more important than the environment?

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What would drive your decision to buy a green car? According to a new survey by Auto Trader, it appears most of us are more money conscious. Would it be the chance to do your bit for the environment? Or is your focus firmly on saving cash? It found that the majority of UK motorists [.].