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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). Audi will offer the A4 model line with six turbocharged engines at sales launch in Europe. Diesel and 48V mild hybrid. g/mi)—are now equipped with a V6 diesel engine as a power package.

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 mph), the rear wheels turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels, reducing the turning circle and making the steering response even more spontaneous. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is due to go on sale in Germany and other European markets in June.

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 mph), the rear wheels turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels, reducing the turning circle and making the steering response even more spontaneous. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is due to go on sale in Germany and other European markets in June.

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Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

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The new Ford Focus ST (in the new dark gray paint option) is offering a choice of an EcoBoost or diesel engine. TDCi diesel engine. The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 Click to enlarge. l/100 km (53.5

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Audi announces pricing and fuel economy for 2014 Audi A6, A7 and Q5 TDI diesels

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At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. The A6 TDI will go on sale in late Summer 2013. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Audi TT 2.0 TDI diesel now also available with quattro all-wheel-drive

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Audi is introducing a quattro all-wheel-drive version of its diesel Audi TT 2.0. The new model is now on sale in Europe, and will be available for delivery from the beginning of 2007. Coupled to the S tronic six-speed dual-clutch transmission, the sporty TT diesel quattro Coupé delivers fuel consumption of 5.2 Earlier post.)

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The BMW-sourced 1.6L diesel in the Toyota Verso

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Since the initial launch of the European market Verso in 2002, cumulative sales have risen to more than 700,000 units. Diesel engine sales continue to dominate the European market in the C-MPV segment, and 1.6-liter liter variants currently account for more than 50% of sales. D-CAT diesel, a 124 DIN hp 2.0

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