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Honda diesel sets new Guinness record for fuel efficiency, averaging 83 mpg US in 8,387-mile drive across 24 EU countries

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This research identified two main target customer groups for the Civic Tourer; families raising young children who are upgrading from smaller categories or from the used car market; and customers with children who have left home, who are downsizing from the traditional higher category. The new 1.6 liter i-DTEC.

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Untether AI and GM to develop next-generation autonomous vehicle perception systems; “at-memory computation”

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GM will contribute guidance and insight on AV perception system requirements, as well as providing access to the neural network technology that is utilized in the company’s current AV perception system. Additionally, this solution will aim to save on overall autonomous vehicle control system cost.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

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