The new era emerges from the build-out of the wireless information highway and low-cost high-performance computing engines.

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The best example of this was when we turned the A3 e-tron onto NYC's West Side Highway to head uptown while getting a feel for its performance on an open road.

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The eight-speed gets better fuel economy and performance because its gearing allows the engine to work less at highway speeds.

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Performance is supposed to match the Sonata with 37 mpg in the city and 39 on the highway.

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