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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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Toyota Motor is introducing a mid-lifecycle model change for the AYGO, its successful A-segment entry in the European market. As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance. Through significant improvements to the 1.0-liter,

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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. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km. The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. Average fuel consumption is 6.3 liters/100 kilometers (37.3 Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz sets Pikes Peak diesel record with near-production C 300 d

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The C 300 d is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with fourth-generation common rail direct injection featuring piezo injectors, two-stage turbocharging and exhaust gas recirculation. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers), the C 300 d offers 42 mpg (5.6 The engine technology remained completely unchanged for the Pikes Peak race.

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Mazda introducing 1.3L direct injection gasoline engine as first SKYACTIV-G unit

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The first of Mazda Motor Corporation’s next-generation SKYACTIV technologies ( earlier post ) to be introduced to the market will be the SKYACTIV-G 1.3 features a high compression ratio (for a regular gasoline mass production automobile engine) of 14.0:1 will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 SKYACTIV-G.

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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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Chrysler’s Ram Truck increases EcoDiesel mix to 20% of Ram 1500 production; double expectations

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The EcoDiesel delivers 240 hp (179 kW), 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque with up to 9,200 pounds (4,173 lbs) of towing capability and 28 mpg highway (8.4 Innovation sometimes comes with risk, but being first to market with a diesel engine for the half-ton segment has shown to be a great decision for the Ram Brand. Earlier post.).

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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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Too, the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first gasoline-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The number of BMW Models that conform with EU6 exhaust emission requirements will increase. seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h.

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