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BMW Says Demand for i8 Exceeds Initial Planned Production
The new BMW i8 coupe may boast an impressive combined fuel economy of 2.1l/100 km (equal to 111.2mpg US or 134.5mpg UK) on the EU test cycle for as long as the battery has juice in it, but with a starting price of $135,700 (plus delivery) in the States, €126,000 in Germany and £99,125 in the UK, it's not like you hit the money-saving jackpot. Still, the hefty price tag hasn't deterred buyers from placing in their orders. Read more »
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Mazda Rolls Out More Fuel Efficient Demio 13c-v Smart Edition Ii In Japan
Mazda has introduced a new model year version of its Demio supermini (known overseas as the Mazda2) in Japan. Most notably, the Japanese automaker has updated the 13C-V Smart Edition with enhanced aerodynamics through the employment of a rear roof spoiler...
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Gm Launches Gasoline-cng Bi-fuel Versions Of 2013 Chevy Silverado And Gmc Sierra Pickups
Starting from next month, U.S. buyers will be able place their orders for the new bi-fuel versions of its 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. Both models are equipped with a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 engine that has been modified to run...
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Toyota Announces Eu Economy And Emission Figures For Prius Plug-in Hybrid
The official European CO2 emissions and fuel economy numbers for the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid are in. According to Toyota, with the use of the battery, the plug-in hybrid model will be able to travel 134.5 miles on one imperial gallon of petrol (equal...
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2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid Priced The Same As V6 At $35,180
Lincoln won't be subjecting buyers to a premium price for fuel-efficiency when its 2011 MKZ Hybrid hits showrooms this fall as the hybrid sedan will be offered at the same base price as its conventional V6 gasoline sibling, with an MSRP starting...
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Pre-orders For Nissan Gt-r In Japan Exceed 2,200 Units
Japanese enthusiasts have been blown away by the all-new GT-R as in less than two months since Nissan started accepting pre-orders, 2,282 buyers have signed in for the 473 Hp AWD Coupe, exceeding by a factor of 11 the planned monthly sales total. The...
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