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2016 Nissan Leaf's Two Batteries: 84 Miles Base, 110 Miles For Top Trims, Dealer Says

Green Car Reports

With many 2016 model details already released by other makers, the specs of the 2016 Nissan Leaf electric car remain conspicuously absent as the U.S. But a posting by a Nissan dealer in Indiana suggests that high-end models of the coming year's Leaf will feature a larger battery pack to give them more range.

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IC Bus fulfills largest propane bus order to date

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The buses will be delivered by the IC Bus dealer, Midwest Transit Equipment, in Whitestown, Indiana. Deliveries began in June 2016 and will be complete this summer in time for back-to-school transportation needs in the 2016-2017 school year. liter LP propane engine.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Tesla will still need to obtain a license issued by the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board to have permission to operate as a car sales entity. It was an easy way out. Holcomb also granted Tesla this license.

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Honda discontinuing Civic Hybrid, Civic natural gas model, Accord plug-in hybrid; new BEV, PHEV models coming

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Production of the Civic Natural Gas model has been completed at our Indiana plant, but we will continue to provide a high level of service to our existing customers through CNG-certified Honda dealers. Despite this commitment, the infrastructure for natural gas refueling and consumer demand remains a challenge. —John Mendel.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

A rolling testament to Civic durability Built in Greensburg, Indiana, (engine from America, transmission from India), the Civic carries with it the well-earned reputation of Honda quality. Next up for Honda in 2025 will be the all-new Civic Hybrid that will join the Accord and CR-V hybrids currently at your dealer.

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Tesla’s software fixes, the NHTSA’s status quo, and an impending need for updated recall terminologies

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The dealer was overwhelmed with the number of cars it was fixing that day, and tempers among owners were flaring by the hour — all for a simple fuel pump replacement. There was no dealer visit, no forms to fill out, and no staff to argue with. I certainly count myself among drivers who look at vehicle recalls with trepidation.

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