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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced. Meanwhile, at higher speeds—140 km/h (87 mph) and above—the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle’s body. Both six-cylinder engines have been modified and upgraded by adding an SCR catalytic converter. Infotainment with new online services.

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2017 Audi Q7 now available with 2.0-liter TFSI turbo-charged four-cylinder engine; lower entry point to premium SUV

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liter engine, is half a second faster on the 0-60 mph sprint; nearly 500 pounds lighter; and up to 22% more fuel-efficient than the previous generation Q7 3.0T engine reaches 60 mph a half-second faster than the previous generation 2015 Q7 3.0T Audi of America is offering a new 2.0-liter This new model, when equipped with the 2.0-liter

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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Adding to the existing Google Earth 3D satellite imagery and intelligent POI search with Google Voice Local Search, the Audi A3 introduces a new Picture Navigation service. These may be the driver’s own photos or scenes from Google Maps Street View. seconds and takes it to a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). It takes 8.4

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Nissan introduces new 1.5L diesel in Juke in Europe; 56 mpg US

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In addition, a closed-loop low-pressure exhaust gas recycling (EGR) system has helped ensure the unit is compatible with forthcoming Euro6 emission regulations. The unit’s overall power output and performance figures (109 mph maximum speed, 0-62 mph in 11.2 In Normal and Sport, the full 260 N·m is available.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 Google Built-In is included to access updated apps in your vehicle, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play. In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1

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VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

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Its top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) (DSG: 198 km/h). The Volkswagen Sharan flagship has a top speed of 226 km/h (140 mph). Here too, a top speed of 198 km/h (123 mph) is accompanied by a low average fuel consumption of 5.6 TSI BlueMotion Technology to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds, regardless of the transmission system being used.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Exhaust stream from cylinders 1 and 4, and the exhaust stream from cylinders 2 and 3, follow separate spiral-shaped paths to the turbine wheel. liters per 100 km (36.8

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