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Audi revamps 2015 R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans diesel hybrid racer; 4MJ class

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In the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the Le Mans 24 Hours as the season’s pinnacle event, Audi will compete with a thoroughly revised R18 e-tron quattro diesel hybrid racer in the 4-megajoule class. less diesel fuel per lap than in 2014. Diesel Hybrids Motorsport' Earlier post.)

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. All of the engines now link up with the likewise new eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, complete with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. seconds.

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Bentley Bentayga: opulent SUV now available with a diesel engine

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It’s not the kind of thing you’d expect from the Crewe-based company, judging by its sporting heritage. In a Bentley? However, fitting one i.

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2024 Hyundai Creta facelift gets 70 safety features, including 19 ADAS features

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Available in both petrol and diesel engine options along with a wide range of transmission choices, the facelifted version of Creta has received ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) for the first time. It sports as many as 19 features. Besides that, the mid-size SUV also received a host of safety features.

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Volvo R-DESIGN joins the DRIVe range

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Volvo has strengthened its DRIVe range by combining the DRIVe technologies with its sports-inspired R-DESIGN bodykit to offer C30, S40 and V50 models with low levels of emissions and the highest levels of visual appeal. DRIVe - the Volvo cars with the best environmental performance. The introduction of front-wheel drive and the new 2.4D

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