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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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Audi’s sporty top model of the Q family, the SQ8 TDI SUV coupé, features a biturbo V8 TDI diesel that delivers 435 metric hp, 900 NN·mm (663.8 The biturbo V8 in the Audi SQ8 TDI is the most powerful passenger car diesel engine on the European market. In the WLTP cycle, the large SUV coupe consumes an average of 7.8

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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. liter diesel variants. Mercedes-Benz, SUVs and compacts.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My mpg for both years). This is the latest of my occasional updates on long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. My previous update included data through 2017.). gallons per 100 miles to 5.10

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Volkswagen Group reports more than 100k diesel sales this year

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Volkswagen Group of America reported that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year—the first time it has reached this mark in a calendar year. Volkswagen is responsible for more than 75% of the diesels sold in the passenger car and SUV segments in the United States.

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Porsche launches compact SUV Macan with diesel option

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Porsche is expanding its range to include a new class of vehicle with the Macan, which is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment. Three models comprise the Macan product range at market launch. The Macan S Diesel is the economical long-distance runner of the three Macan models. liters/100 km (37.3

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Chevrolet introduces 2018 Equinox SUV with turbo diesel option in N. America

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Chevrolet has introduced the all-new 2018 Equinox compact SUV with a choice of three turbocharged engines—including the segment’s first turbo-diesel in North America. turbo-diesel. It also features stop/start technology and is one of the industry’s most refined diesels. The choices are a 1.5L turbo, a 2.0L

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5