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New BMW 3 Series Touring to offer PHEV version; XtraBoost mode

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The BMW eDrive technology in the BMW 330e Touring comprises a four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission. This enables the BMW 330e Touring to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 6.1 seconds (provisional figure). liters per 100 kilometers (102.2 – 130.6

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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By leveraging the instantaneous torque of the electric motor and the power of a turbocharged V6 gasoline engine, the Cayenne E-Hybrid has an especially broad power band that improves its acceleration capability. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 Using a 230-volt, 32 amp connection and the optional 7.2 seconds (-0.7

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. TDI is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft via a particularly high-load poly-V belt. The six-cylinder diesel engine accelerates the S5 Coupé in 4.8

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Audi’s Gen2 A5 offers up to 17% more performance and up to 22% lower fuel consumption

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The new Audi A5 Coupé will launch in Germany with five engines: two gasoline TFSI and three diesel TDI units. Customers choosing MMI navigation plus automatically also get the hardware module Audi connect and the new Audi connect SIM, a SIM card permanently installed in the car. mph) takes 4.7 Audi S5 Coupé.

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. Audi connect. The modular infotainment platform in the Audi A3 also brings several upgrades to the industry leading Audi connect service. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.).

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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Mercedes connect me”. Efficiency class. (A+) 4 in-line.

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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liter in Europe has prompted Ford to double production capacity at its plant in Cologne, Germany, to more than 1,000 engines a day. Ford EcoBoost engines can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. gasoline direct injection engine, the new Focus 1.0-liter Robust demand for the 1.0-liter

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