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

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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 The emissions averages for SUVs worsened by 1.4 —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. The evolution of this fine SUV over the years has made it one of the best in its class. The RX 450h is a step-up from most crossover SUVs. So, when you are searching for the right SUV and have determined you deserve a bit more of a premium experience, then consider the RX 450h.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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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 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. Is the Sonata Hybrid enticing enough to sway you from a SUV or crossover? First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. You just may be surprised.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Auto manufacturers are slowly getting out of the midsize sedan business aiming their sights at crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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If you are ready to scrap the minivan and SUV, get down to your local Subaru dealer and tell the sales representative you need to take a long, winding test drive. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger.

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