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Used Car of the Day: 2016 Ford Focus RS

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Today's used car of the day is a 2016 Ford Focus RS that calls to the boy racer in all of us. That "more" also includes the exhaust and the intercooler. The head gasket has been replaced, and the owner has spare parts -- both OEM parts and parts for modifications. There's also a Steeda rear sway bar.

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2016 Mazda CX-9 shows 32% improvement in EPA-estimated fuel economy over predecessor; SKYACTIV-G 2.5 turbo

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Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology. At the heart of the 2016 CX-9 is its new SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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CARB to consider low NOx heavy-duty omnibus regulation on 27 August

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On-road heavy-duty vehicles are an essential part of the state’s economy. The Proposed Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus Regulation would implement two measures included within California’s Revised 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan: “Low-NO x Engine Standard” and “Lower In Use Emission Performance Level.”.

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Gotion High-Tech launches new L600 LMFP Astroinno battery; single-cell energy density of 240Wh/kg

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Astroinno battery pack The Astroinno battery pack adopts sandwich-structure double-sided liquid cooling technology and a minimalist design approach, which reduces the number of structural parts of the battery pack by 45% and lowers the weight of structural parts by 32%.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR. Earlier post.) An 80-cell, 1.5

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. The 2016 Prius uses smaller, lighter hybrid components, including a new lithium-ion hybrid battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery (excluding the Prius Two non-Eco grade) in most models.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Spark; new 1.4L engine with 16% more power and 40 mpg highway

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At the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Spark—a completely redesigned and more sophisticated execution of the brand’s global minicar. The 2016 Spark is powered by an all-new 1.4L engine that is part of GM’s new, global family of Ecotec small-displacement engines. Spark’s new 1.4L

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