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Green Car Congress | by Mike Millikin | Tue, Nov 3

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Using a simple combination of lightweight design, aerodynamic efficiency and a small and efficient 1.0-liter gasoline engine, the Alto managed to outrank similar size diesel cars including the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Turbo Diesel and MINI Cooper D which recorded an overall improvement...

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