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BMW introduces new 6-cylinder in-line diesel with 3 turbochargers for new M Performance models

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BMW has introduced a new range of M Performance Automobiles featuring a new 6-cylinder in-line diesel developed exclusively for those applications. The BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, the most fuel-efficient of the new series, accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

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3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

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BMW’s newly introduced third-generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will launch with two diesel engine model options, to be joined by three more in December. On the diesel models, the lower nitrogen oxide limits are met using a close-coupled NO x adsorber catalyst and an SCR catalyst with urea (AdBlue) injection. December diesels.

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BMW upgrading 1 and 3 Series models with focus on fuel economy and emissions; BMW 114d to debut with 1.6L diesel

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In future, there will be a choice of four diesel and two gasoline engines for the new BMW 3 Series Touring. The range of diesel engines available for the BMW 1 Series is being further extended as from the autumn of 2012. liter version of the four-cylinder diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology. liters/100 km (39.9

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Protean Electric showcasing in-wheel drive system in BRABUS Hybrid at SAE World Congress

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BRABUS, the independent automobile tuner, chose Protean’s electric in-wheel motors to power its “Technology Project Hybrid” based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The BRABUS Hybrid vehicle is equipped with two Protean Drive wheel motors, which power the rear wheels, along with the vehicle’s diesel engine.

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ICCT-led test of 73 Euro 6 diesels finds large difference in NOx results under NEDC and more realistic WLTC

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A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) with colleagues from the US, China and Germany tested 73 Euro 6 diesel passenger cars on a chassis dynamometer over both the European type-approval cycle (NEDC, cold engine start) and the more realistic Worldwide harmonized light-duty test cycle (WLTC version 2.0,

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

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The current inflation definitely didn’t only affect the price of our groceries—as diesel and gas became more expensive, too. By doing more in just one trip, you decrease the times your automobile has to do a cold start. The tires on your automobile don’t even need to look underinflated to be so. Drive Steadily.

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