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Audi introduces 2015 A3 Sedan with gasoline engines; diesel and PHEV coming

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Audi of America introduced the all-new 2015 A3 Sedan with both the 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI gasoline-fueled powertrains.  The A3 Sedan will be joined later in 2014 by the recently announced Audi A3 Cabriolet, A3 TDI clean diesel, the high-performance S3 Sedan and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV).

Webasto releases independent test results

Emissions Testing Lab recently tested the effects of a Webasto coolant heater on the emissions performance of a diesel engine.

To simulate different temperature conditions during the seasonal changes and the effect caused by the Webasto heater, boundary conditions to the test engine were set at 40 degrees F and 75 degrees F during separate test runs.

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

VW will debut diesel-electric Up minicar at Tokyo Show

The Twin-Up has a hybrid powertrain under its hood. At the rear is a lithium ion battery pack and 33-liter fuel tank.

Fiat buys remainder of diesel maker VM Motori from GM

Fiat buys remainder of diesel maker VM Motori from GM

Fiat Group, Chrysler Group’s Italian parent company, has acquired the remaining half of VM Motori from General Motors for 34.1 million euros ($47.1 million).

Bosch testing reveals hazards in some diesel fuel injectors

Bosch testing reveals hazards in some diesel fuel injectors

Bosch reports that recent comprehensive testing has revealed potential hazards when installing some remanufactured fuel injectors that were not authorized by Bosch.