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TTAC Giveaway: Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner

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This time it's a six-pack of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, and more. Here's what you'll get: The aforementioned six-pack of 20-oz bottles of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, a Techron T-shirt, a Techron hat, and some assorted odds and ends such as magnets and stickers. The legalese is here , and the entry form is here.

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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 liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is more fuel efficient, runs cleaner, and is more powerful than previous iterations, and excels at dissipating thermal inefficiencies. l/100 km) combined.

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BorgWarner raises full-year 2024 adjusted profit outlook – ET Auto

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Auto parts supplier BorgWarner raised its full-year adjusted profit outlook on Thursday, aided by sustained demand from its exhausts, turbos and emission control systems. BorgWarner now expects its full-year adjusted profit per share to be between USD 3.80 and USD 4.15, compared with its prior outlook of USD 3.65 to USD 4.00.

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

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Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8 Controllable flaps in the exhaust system modulate the sporty sound and make it even richer. In “auto” mode, this produces optimum traction and balanced driving dynamics. seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

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2012 Hyundai Accent first to receive 1.6L GDI Gamma engine; 18% improvement in highway fuel economy to 40 mpg

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Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. Total fuel savings. Accent five-door. Click to enlarge. The 2012 Accent is slated to hit dealerships this summer.

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BorgWarner providing BYD Auto with turbo technology for hybrids

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BorgWarner is supplying its advanced wastegate turbocharging technology for numerous hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from BYD Auto Industry Company Limited. The turbochargers boost BYD Auto’s 1.5-liter In addition, BorgWarner also delivers its technology for numerous gasoline powered vehicles of BYD Auto.

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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.