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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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For example, while the legendary 300 SL Gullwing in 1954 was the world’s first series-produced passenger car with direct petrol injection, the new Mercedes-AMG SL 43 is now the very first series-produced vehicle with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. A wet start-off clutch replaces the torque converter. l/100 km (25-26.4

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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New generation Fiat 500 features new engine lineup, more technology

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liters/100 km (62 mpg US) on the combined cycle with emissions lower than 90 g/km of CO 2. liter petrol 100 hp engine. Available in two versions (sedan and convertible), the New 500 will have three trim levels at launch: Pop, Popstar and Lounge. liter 69 hp, the TwinAir 85 hp or 105 hp and the two-cylinder 1.2 The TwinAir 0.9

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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l/100 km (78 mpg US) in the new European driving cycle (NEDC). l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. All new MQB models are designed so that—along with the classic types of drive systems (petrol and diesel engines)—they can always be built as natural gas, hybrid or E-models as well. The battery has an energy capacity of 9.9

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Ford Rolls Out New Powertrain Lineup for Europe

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L/100 km (62 mpg US) based on the European Fuel Economy Directive EU 80/1268/EEC cycle. liter Ford EcoBoost petrol and 1.6-liter This takes CO 2 emissions down to a class-leading 99 g/km with combined fuel economy of 3.8 Transmissions. New C-MAX, Grand C-MAX and next-generation Focus vehicles fitted with the 1.6-liter

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. “For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel. The new AMG 5.5-liter

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions at 147 grams per kilometer (-15%). mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 118 grams per kilometer mark a 4% improvement on the predecessor model. liter four-cylinder petrol engine family.

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