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Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

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UK car buyers are turning away from diesel in favor of gasoline models, according to new research by Whatcar.com. Intelligence survey results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 would be likely or very likely to choose a gasoline car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel. UK market share respectively.

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter dCi diesel with 110ps (108 hp, 81 kW) continues unchanged. liter DIG-T petrol engine, which replaces the outgoing 117 ps (115 hp) 1.6-liter Click to enlarge.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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This is the lowest consumption of any of the gasoline or diesel MiTo engines, while power delivery and torque are the second-highest of the MiTo gasoline range. MultiAir Turbo Petrol (with manual gearbox or Alfa TCT automatic transmission); and the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol. Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter

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Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Still, the study found, the lowest emitting stoichiometric GDI vehicle exceeded the diesel Euro 5 limit (6×10 11 #/km) by more than 100%. Source: MECA, Ford Motor Company. Click to enlarge.

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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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“For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. liter V8 biturbo engine is in parts relatively twice as efficient as many mid-segment or compact-class diesel engines, according to AMG. Taking into account the enormous performance and torque figures, the new AMG 5.5

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Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

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Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0 “With the 2.0-litre

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VW puts emphasis on downsizing

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As part of its efforts to go green, Volkswagen is placing a clear emphasis on downsizing as it proved with two new engines at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium. The manufacturer has introduced a 1.2litre TSI petrol engine and a 1.6litre TDI diesel, both of which will be available to order with the new Polo and Golf later this year.