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Audi at CeBIT in Hanover with new A3 to highlight Audi connect; future role of Car-to-X communication

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There, under the “Audi connect” banner, it is presenting current and future solutions for mobile IT applications at the world’s biggest trade fair for information technology. Audi connect links the vehicle with the driver, the Internet, the infrastructure and with other vehicles. Automotive WLAN, which operates at a frequency of 5.9

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. Connectivity is through two front and rear USB-C ports and a USB-A port in the center console.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 All the connections–and knobs! As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. mpg, which is a nice bump over the EPA Combined estimate of 39 mpg. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Basic Transportation Kicked-up a Notch. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 All the right connections. Drivetrain.

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BMW unveils third i concept model: i8 Concept Spyder plug-in hybrid

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The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). mpg US) in the European test cycle. The front and rear axle modules are connected by an “energy tunnel”, which houses the battery pack. Connectivity.

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