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With the launch of the sporty A3 Sedan late this summer, Audi will enter the world’s largest market segment – the class of compact sedans. The third model in the successful A3 model line impresses with ultra-lightweight excellence, strong and very efficient drivetrains, and a great many high-end infotainment and driver assistance systems. The top-of-the-line version is the S3 Sedan with 221 kW (300 hp). Audi’s first notchback model in the premium compact class, the Audi A3 Sedan’s sporty character is dazzling. It all starts with a curb weight of just 1,250 kg (2,755.78 lb) for the four-door 1.4 TFSI with S tronic, thanks to Audi’s lightweight design mastery. Many of the components in the occupant cell are made of high-end hot-formed steel; the hood is aluminum. The low weight of the chassis and engines also sets new standards Based on the latest A3 architecture, the compact sedan is 4.46-meters (14.63 ft) long and has a 2.64-meter (8.66 ft) ...

  finally Jaguar has revealed the new 2014 XF that comes with the new four-cylinder 2,2 litre diesel engine 163 ECO2. What is special about the car is energy saving features that put the new XF on top of other competitors. New ECO2 engine has a fuel economy of 57.7 mpg with CO2 figure of just 129g/km. and to help reduce emissions and further save energy, the 2014 Jaguar XF comes with an Intelligent Stop-Start system that uses a Twin Solenoid Starter (TSS). The system shuts the engine off when the car comes to a halt, restarting it takes place in the blink of an eye, soon as the driver takes of her foot from the brake pedal onto the gas pedal . The system works in all modes apart from reverse. Luckily once it shuts off, the car’s stereo, lights and other utilities using the car battery will still work. This is because the restart system uses a secondary battery therefore not affecting the normal operations inside. New features mostly show on the technological section w...

Toyota Corolla sedan will boast premium styling and more room for rear seat passengers when it is launched in Australia early next year.Toyota has revealed first images of the new model during coinciding launches in Istanbul and California, where the respective European and US-spec iterations were unveiled to the motoring press. On top of styling changes, including more chrome exterior highlights and a swoopy stance, Toyota claims to have increased interior space and reduced cabin noise. The Japanese manufacturer has also given its best-seller a more commanding driving position. Toyota hasn't yet confirmed what engines the Corolla will come equipped with, but it's safe to assume the booted version will share the same 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as its hatched sibling. The revised engine produces 103kW and 173Nm of torque, and is mated to a CVT transmission with a seven pre-programmed gears when used in manual mode. The new European Cor...