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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions.

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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A pad in the garage floor transfers the power inductively to a receiver coil in the automobile with a power output of 3.6 The automobile then proceeds with zero emissions for up to 40 seconds with the engine off altogether. Its combustion principle makes the V6 gasoline engine especially efficient. mi) of electric driving.

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BMW M5 Touring Becomes America's First M-Wagon

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second time to 60 mph. But you’re also buying a larger and slightly heavier version of an automobile that was already getting portly. The top speed of the M5 Touring is electronically limited to 155 mph. But the trip would need to be relatively short if you’re hoping to make it home before needing to kick on the gasoline engine.

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Road Test: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce eAWD

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Italian Flair Alfa drives into new territory Alfa Romeo, one of 16 Stellantis automobile brands sold throughout the world, is making its first foray into electric propulsion with the 2024 Tonale eAWD, which in Alfa speak means plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The 6-speed automatic, with paddle shifters, can take the Tonale 0-60 mph in about 5.8

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.

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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. In future, there will be a choice of four diesel and two gasoline engines for the new BMW 3 Series Touring. liters/100 km (54.7

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit). With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 Earlier post.).

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