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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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The two engines use advanced features such as port deactivation technology to improve exhaust gas recirculation, leading to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability, along with a timing chain to ensure a lifetime of low maintenance and running costs. seconds, and on to a top speed of 154 km/h (96 mph). Spark consumes as little as 5.1

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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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Made in Korea, the Kappa family of engines share many common characteristics, including dual CVVT (continuously variable valve timing), a cast aluminium block, off-set crankshaft, maintenance-free long-life timing chain and low-friction ‘beehive’ valve springs. The Picanto’s top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) is unchanged from the standard 1.0-liter

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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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More than a fifth of the compact cars built by Mercedes-Benz stay in Germany, with Great Britain and Italy the next-largest markets. The CLA 200 CDI diesel, with an output of 100 kW (136 hp), is particularly efficient: it has a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph) and a combined consumption figure of just 3.9 Mercedes connect me”.

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The performance was impressive, with the 5,170-pound EQE returning 0-60 mph runs at 5.2 Has the gauntlet been dropped loud enough at the Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Stuttgart to be heard in America, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom and Italy? The EQE comes with these warranties. Stay tuned.