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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle. The inner layer is a gas-tight polyamide vessel.

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG Review – AMG All the Things

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That process turned the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG from just another crossover into something that’s reasonably fun to drive – though the price tag will make eyes water. Standard features included the dual 12.3-inch Slap the AMG badge on it and give it the AMG treatment. So, too, will AMG-massaged ride and handling.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. An electric air compressor pressurizes the intake air, and a water-cooled intercooler reduces the temperature of the compressed air before it enters the FC stack. The three tanks together hold about 11 pounds (5 kg) of hydrogen.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. It had a surprisingly smooth ride on Southern California’s mostly concrete freeways, which are grooved for water dispersal. Pretty and powerful.

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Audi unveils AI:TRAIL quattro electric off-roader concept

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in), it can ford through water more than half a meter (1.6 Light weight and maximum body stiffness are, of course, important technical objectives for off-roaders in particular. That is why the body of the Audi AI:TRAIL is made of a mixture of high-tech steel, aluminum and carbon fiber. Lights and drones.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L XL1 has no power steering, but is very nimble and easy to control due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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