Audi has unveiled the new RS5 as the top model in the A5 series. Unlike its predecessor, the RS5 is no longer a coupé but is now available as a sedan or wagon. Under the hood, there’s also a new feature: a 470 kW plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Author: Sebastian Schaal
Toyota builds large recycling plant in Poland
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VW aims to cut costs even further
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