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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. The new GT Speed Convertible shares its powertrain specification with its Bentley stablemate, the GT Speed coupé: a 616 bhp (459 kW) twin-turbocharged 6.0 The Continental GT Speed Convertible.

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles). A3 Sportback e-tron.

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Volkswagen’s 3rd-gen Golf TDI BlueMotion rated at 73.5 mpg US; 15% better than predecessor

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mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. seconds from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph). It produces 81 kW (109 hp) in the engine speed range from 3,200 to 4,000 rpm. l/100 km (73.5

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Third-generation Golf BlueMotion concept lowers fuel consumption to 3.2 l/100 km (73.5 mpg US); on sale in summer 2013

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mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. The 81 kW / 108 hp Golf BlueMotion is a five-seater that is capable of 202 km/h (125 mph). l/100 km (62 mpg US) ( earlier post ); first deliveries of the production version of this Golf BlueMotion were made in October of the same year. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. L/100km) combined. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter,

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Bentley to Introduce New FlexFuel Supersports Convertible at Geneva Show

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The Supersports Convertible. Bentley will introduce its new FlexFuel capable Supersports Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The standardization of FlexFuel technology across the 2011 Continental model range reaffirms Bentley’s ongoing commitment to make all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012. Click to enlarge.

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2013 GS 450h EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined; 35% improvement over preceding generation

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Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Acceleration from 0-60 mph in 5.6 L/100km, respectively).

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