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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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BMW introduces 2 Series Gran Tourer; up to 60 mpg US

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All transmissions feature the Auto Start Stop function, which improves fuel economy. As soon as the driver releases the accelerator at higher speeds, the engine is decoupled from the rest of the powertrain and continues in coasting mode for a further reduction in fuel consumption. mpg US, with CO 2 emissions of 149–144 g/km).

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Audi updates RS 4 Avant with new B-cycle twin-turbo V6; 17% lower fuel consumption than predecessor

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mph) in just 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (25.6 mpg US), which corresponds to 208 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (334.7 The driver can create a personal driving experience via the standard Audi drive select dynamic handling system. The new RS 4 Avant now outputs 331 kW (450 metric hp), which equals an output of 155.5

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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The models offer up to 20% lower fuel consumption than the outgoing model series. These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). Its combined fuel consumption of 5.5

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Would You Rather: Mitsubishi Mirage vs Nissan Versa

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liter DOHC inline four with an aluminum block and port fuel injection. liter DOHC inline three with an aluminum block and port fuel injection. Both models are front drive and equipped with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) that are practical but don’t add much personality. All Versas are powered by a 1.6-liter

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Mercedes-Benz unveils V-Class concept plug-in hybrid MPV at Geneva; 78 mpg US

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The plug-in hybrid van utilizes the same advanced drive system as in the new Mercedes-Benz C 350 e plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) and offers NEDC fuel consumption of 3.0 liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. The Concept V?ision ision e accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 6.1 The Concept V?ision

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3rd generation BMW X5 to offer 5 diesel variants by end of year; more power, less fuel consumption

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The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 Average fuel economy in the EU test cycle has been improved by 16%—1.2 l/100 km (38 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of between 162 and 164 g/km (–31 g/km), depending on tire format. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3

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