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Audi to revive A3 hatch in U.S., sans gasoline - 0 views

www.autonews.com/...-a3-hatch-in-u-s-sans-gasoline Audi diesel plug in hybrid
shared by Molly Brookshire on 29 Apr 14 - No Cached
  • the German luxury brand has decided to bring back the five-door version of its A3 compact to the United States without offering customers an ordinary gasoline engine.
  • Audi already announced plans to sell a plug-in hybrid version of the hatchback called the A3 e-tron.
  • Exact pricing has not been announced, but the diesel A3 will compete with entry-level luxury cars such as the Lexus CT, a similarly sized hybrid-only hatchback that starts at $32,960 with shipping. Lexus sold 15,071 of them in 2013 in the United States.
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  • 2012 in the United States
  • At that time, about 55 percent of buyers were choosing the TDI engine -- far more than the company had projected.
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Sales of green cars down, but great strides in fuel economy - 0 views

www.autonews.com/...-great-strides-in-fuel-economy fuel efficiency
shared by Molly Brookshire on 05 May 14 - No Cached
  • Some green-vehicle technologies that looked like sure bets for the second half of this decade are lagging. And some technologies that seemed like long shots seven model years ago have become viable.
  • Coming up on the outside in this horse race for higher fuel economy: diesel engines, aluminum bodies and -- still a long shot -- hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. Struggling to live up to expectations: electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. And the big-selling fuel-reducing technology of the moment has turned out to be a more efficient gasoline engine
  • Downsizing has happened more than anyone expected
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Redesigned Mercedes-Benz C-class sedan packed with new tech - 0 views

www.autonews.com/...1286 Mercedes safety
shared by Molly Brookshire on 31 Jul 14 - No Cached
  • The C class looks like a smaller version of the S-class sedan, and it has the optional $2,800 Intelligent Drive package of integrated safety features. They include adaptive cruise control, rear-end collision protection, Pre-Safe braking and steering, and cross-traffic and lane-keeping assist.
  • With the frame and body structure made of aluminum, it will be more agile and handle better than today’s model,
  • The C class will have Collision Prevention Assist Plus as a standard feature
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  • The system senses if a collision is imminent, and if the driver doesn’t respond, it autonomously brakes the car at speeds up to 124 mph. It also can brake to avoid a stationary vehicle ahead and to prevent rear collisions.
  • The C300 all-wheel-drive goes on sale in a few weeks and will cost $41,325, including shipping.
  • The more powerful C400 4Matic starts at $49,515, including shipping, and also debuts later this month. It is a new model.
  • In the next two years, a C-class coupe, convertible and plug-in hybrid will be rolled out in the United States
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