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Mercedes-Benz Revises E-Class Engine Range, Slashes Fuel Consumption by up to 20 Percent
In tune with the times, Mercedes-Benz has announced a comprehensive suite of mechanical upgrades for the E-Class series, which result in significant gains in fuel economy. From now on, all models are fitted with the firm’s eco-friendly BlueEfficiency package, direct injection technology and start-stop systems. In addition, all automatic models are equipped with the improved 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed transmission. Read more »
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2012 Mercedes-benz Slk Roadster Blows Its Cover
Over the past year, numerous scoops and a major leak, accompanied by several official releases, have shed light on many details on the 2012 Mercedes SLK. In fact, we were expecting the German maker to bring the third generation roadster to the 2011 Detroit...
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Audi Mates Start-stop System To S-tronic Dual-clutch Transmission On A3 Models
Starting from this November, Audi will begin fitting certain European-spec A3 models equipped with the firm's S tronic dual-clutch transmission with a start and stop system. Available on the A3 three-door and five-door SportBack models with the 105HP...
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Mercedes Rolls Out New Four-cylinder Engines For 2010 E-class Sedan
Two new four-cylinder powerplants, a diesel and a gasoline with direct injection will be added to the engine-line-up of the 2010 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz announced today. The E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY features a 2.2-liter turbo diesel with an output of 136HP...
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Audi A3, A4 And A5 To Get New Start & Stop System This Summer
Pressing forward with its efforts to improve average fuel economy by 20 percent by 2012, Audi has announced that it will introduce a start and stop system along with a new efficiency program built into the onboard computer to some of its models this summer....
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Mazda To Reduce Fuel Consumption By 30% Until 2015
FoMoCo’s Japanese affiliate Mazda announced that it has set a target to reduce the fuel consumption of its vehicles sold globally by an average 30 percent by 2015. To accomplish this Mazda’s plans include the use of lightweight technologies,...
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