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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. The new GT Speed Convertible shares its powertrain specification with its Bentley stablemate, the GT Speed coupé: a 616 bhp (459 kW) twin-turbocharged 6.0 The Continental GT Speed Convertible.

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles). A3 Sportback e-tron.

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Volkswagen’s 3rd-gen Golf TDI BlueMotion rated at 73.5 mpg US; 15% better than predecessor

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mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. seconds from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph). It produces 81 kW (109 hp) in the engine speed range from 3,200 to 4,000 rpm. l/100 km (73.5

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. L/100km) combined. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter,

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Bentley to Introduce New FlexFuel Supersports Convertible at Geneva Show

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The Supersports Convertible. Bentley will introduce its new FlexFuel capable Supersports Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The standardization of FlexFuel technology across the 2011 Continental model range reaffirms Bentley’s ongoing commitment to make all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012. Click to enlarge.

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New generation VW Polo features more fuel-efficient engines and advanced driver assistance; Polo TDI BlueMotion with 73.5 mpg

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Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2.

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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

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liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. can cover a range of 50 km (31 miles). accelerates up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 8.8 is completely covered.

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