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JATO: European new car CO2 emissions highest average since 2014; shift from diesel to gasoline and SUVs rise

Green Car Congress

The increase in CO 2 is certainly worrying and bad news for governments and most carmakers. The total value of CO2 emissions was on a steady decline from 2007, but started to slowdown in 2016 as the fall reduced from -4.1 Instead of moving forwards, the industry is regressing at a time when emissions targets are getting tougher.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

News: 2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. In 2016 we were so taken by that year’s RX that three staffers had to take a closer look: Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RX 350 F Sport. Road Test: 2019 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Kia prepares to move beyond combustion cars

Green Cars News

Kia is preparing itself for a new era where alternative fuel powertrains become essential to business, the firm’s CEO confirms.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

for 2016, followed by the Model X. We recently spent some time in a brand-new ludicrously loaded Model X P100D as well as the newer Model Y and Model 3 and can verify the appeal of the cars. The VW Group is all-in, so expect to see more news and road tests appearing soon. There’s a new badge in town.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. [

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