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Opel to introduce new Euro 6 1.6 CDTI diesel in Geneva; 57 mpg US in the Zafira Tourer

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Euro 6 levels are still higher than the US Tier 2 Bin 5 NO x standard.). l/100 km (57 mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2 in the Zafira Tourer. liter range. (The coming Euro 6 specs target 0.08 g/km NO x for passenger car diesels, compared to 0.18 g/km for Euro 5. The new generation 1.6 The new advanced Opel four-cylinder 1.6-liter

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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the four-door, and anticipated CO 2 emissions from 101 g/km and fuel efficiency from 4.4 mpg US) for the wagon. mpg US) fuel efficiency. l/100 km (53.4

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Honda diesel sets new Guinness record for fuel efficiency, averaging 83 mpg US in 8,387-mile drive across 24 EU countries

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Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 The team set out from Aalst, Belgium, on 1 June, navigating the continent in a clockwise direction. Earlier post.) Behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 hours, each day.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 l/100 km) on the European combined cycle, a range of 817 miles on one tank of fuel and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. In the Civic Tourer, the 1.6

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Ford Rolls Out New Powertrain Lineup for Europe

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Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. L/100 km (62 mpg US) based on the European Fuel Economy Directive EU 80/1268/EEC cycle. EcoBoost gasoline engine. Click to enlarge. The latest 1.6-

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Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer cuts air resistance by 18%, fuel consumption between 4–5%; new Aerodynamics rig truck

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mpg US). >. The Aerodynamics trailer began as a study presented by Mercedes-Benz last autumn at the “Trailer” trade show in Kortrijk, Belgium. mpg US) is possible for a 40-tonne tractor trailer when a Mercedes-Benz Actros is combined with an Aerodynamics trailer. Earlier post.) l/100 km (9.1 Earlier post.) m, a width of 2.55

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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An SUV with style Power and Range The 2023 C40 Recharge Twin AWD has twin 150 kW electric motors producing a total of 402 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque. We took delivery with 220 AER and after 211 miles of combination highway and freeway driving we had 20 miles left on the dash range read-out. kWh per 100 miles.