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Mercedes-Benz Vans to launch midsize pickup by end of decade

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The new Mercedes-Benz midsize pickup will initially be targeted at markets in Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and Europe, all of which are posting sustained growth in this segment. The company draws an analogy to its introduction of the M-Class SUV around 20 years ago—the first SUV from a premium manufacturer.

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Judged by a panel of 76 motoring journalists from 36 countries as disparate as the USA, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, India, Korea, Germany, France, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and the UK, the Awards highlight and acknowledge engine engineering excellence. liter 16v engine, but fuel consumption is 30% lower. 1-Liter to 1.4-Liter.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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Significant growth in the global middle class, expansion of emerging economies and an additional 2 billion people in the world will contribute to a 35% increase in energy demand by 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s latest Outlook for Energy report. Click to enlarge. The OECD represents the developed economies.

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New A-Class to offer radar-based collision prevention assist as standard along with array of other advanced safety options; fuel consumption down by up to 35%

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class, A 180 CDI Click to enlarge. All engines of the new A-Class feature the ECO start/stop function as standard. Fuel consumption is down by up to 35% compared to comparable preceding models, accompanied by a considerable power increase. liters per 100 km (62 mpg US), corresponding to 98 g of CO 2 /km.

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