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

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The CLA Shooting Brake is built at the company''s plant in Kecskémet, Hungary. The CLA 200 CDI diesel, with an output of 100 kW (136 hp), is particularly efficient: it has a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph) and a combined consumption figure of just 3.9 Mercedes connect me”. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.

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Audi Showcases Lightweight Construction in High-Performance R8 GT

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seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The aluminum body panels are joined to the frame of extruded profiles and cast nodes by means of positive and friction connections. The connecting rods of the opposing pistons engage a common crankpin, resulting in alternating firing intervals of 54 and 90 degrees.

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Preview: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow

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Audi farms dual motors for the Q6 E-Tron in Hungary, rated at 140 kw in front and 250 kw in the rear. Audi quotes a 0-60 mph in 5.0 That’s good for a 0-60 mph run in 4.2 seconds, Audi says, while the SQ6 can also top out at 143 mph. Plug & Charge connectivity will be fitted from the get-go.

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