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Used Car of the Day: 2005 Nissan XTerra

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But I picked it anyway because this particular SUV is generally cool, especially with a manual transmission. I speak of the 2005 Nissan XTerra. Today's UCOTD comes to us via Miami, and the ad copy is.sparse. This V6 XTerra has the V6 engine and six-speed manual transmission.

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. —“Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017”. Source: GFEI.

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Toyota and Subaru jointly to develop BEV-dedicated platform and BEV SUV

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Toyota Motor Corporation and Subaru Corporation disclosed today that they have agreed jointly to develop a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for midsize and large passenger vehicles and jointly to develop a C-segment-class BEV SUV model for sale under each company’s own brand.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

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Ford has given the 2023 Escape SUV a makeover that includes a stylish new ST-Line series, available 13.2-inch Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right).

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GM: Q2 gross sales up 19% on industrial, SUV positive factors

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GMC had its highest-volume first part since 2005, and Cadillac had its best possible moment quarter since 2019. Complete-size SUV gross sales soared 42 % within the quarter. Pickups and full-size SUVs — GM’s maximum winning automobile traces — accounted for 45 % of the corporate’s gross sales within the first part of 2023.

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Report finds that total transportation energy demand in California in 2050 could be reduced 30% relative to 2005

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However, total transportation energy demand in California could be reduced 30% relative to 2005 levels in 2050 through improving overall vehicle efficiency (which includes the use of advanced electric-drivetrains such as plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Click to enlarge. Other main findings.

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EV Explorer Launches Cross-Country, 48-State Drive in a Volkswagen ID.4 SUV

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Rainer Zietlow has done 17 long-distance drives since 2005 in Volkswagen models Drive route planned to incorporate stops at more than 200 Electrify America stations Zietlow will be driving Volkswagen’s first long-range EV for the U.S. 4 SUV appeared first on EV Obsession.

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