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Volkswagen Taigun concept SUV features new 3-cylinder, direct-injected, turbo 1.0L TSI

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At the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen presented the world premiere of a newly developed compact SUV concept: the Taigun. mpg US), equivalent to 110 g/km CO 2. Top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). Its combined fuel consumption is 4.7 l/100 km (52.3 seconds with the new engine.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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The Marque is investing in the Crossover, SUV, and MPV market by developing a special range of products for international markets. Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US).

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. The Touareg Hybrid attains a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 Compared to a conventional SUV of the same size and power, the hybrid delivers more than 25% fuel savings in city driving. seconds before reaching a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).

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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

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The positive results from this test indicate that we can downsize our battery pack, reducing cost and weight of the vehicle, and still achieve the 40 mile all-electric range needed for optimized typical driving. The main difference is that our electric powertrain can be used in larger vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks. Jim Spellman.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV lineup on average consumes 25% less fuel than previous models; pilot for the energy-transparent vehicle development tool

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One leader in terms of fuel consumption for the SUV line is the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, which offers an NEDC consumption of 6.0 million vehicles sold, it is the best-selling SUV in its segment and also enjoys the most loyal customer base. seconds before going on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). With more than 1.2

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Audi Introducing Three New Models at Frankfurt Show; New 1.2L A3, 3.0L TDI A4, and S5 Sportback

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Downsizing is a key element of Audi’s efficiency strategy. TFSI from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.1 Both versions reach a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph) and, on average, consume just 5.5 mpg), with 127 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (204 g/mile). Top speed is electronically governed to 250 km/h (155 mph).

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