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Ford projects SUVs to be >45% of non-premium US sales in next 5-7 years; adding 5 new SUVs in NA by 2020

Green Car Congress

In March 2017, SUVs/Crossovers accounted for about 40% of new vehicle sales.) Today, 35- to 44-year-olds buy more midsize and large SUVs than any other demographic—and even more millennials are expected to join this SUV-loving group as they age.

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Ford 2017 trends report: disruption the status quo, “never more difficult” to find objective information

Green Car Congress

The reports have focused on microtrends in consumer behavior; the fifth anniversary edition report— Looking Further with Ford: 2017 Trends —revisits three that surfaced in earlier reports, and highlights seven that are emerging. 47% of adults aged 18-29 globally agree that new sharing services make it easier to avoid commitment.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The Niro hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors—the Ford Escape , the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota RAV4. So make sure to compare carefully the features and efficiency to determine which hybrid compact SUV to buy.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

You Can Buy Level 2 Today. My test parallel park of Ford Escape was a breeze when the SUV parked itself. Today, you can also buy Level 2 vehicles such as the Volvo XC90 with Intellisafe semi-autonomous capabilities such as lane keep, maintaining a safe distance from the car in front, and a 360-degree camera.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. The Niro Hybrid has a few key hybrid competitors of the Ford Escape , Toyota Corolla and RAV4. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

Baua Electric

Per the IRS: Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified previously owned electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a previously owned clean vehicle tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25E. As long as they fit certain criteria.

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Robot Gift Guide 2022

Cars That Think

We’ve got all kinds of new robots, and right now is an excellent time to buy one (or a dozen), since many of them are on sale this week. And if these robots aren’t enough for you, many of our picks from years past are still available: check out our guides from 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , and 2012. Amazon Astro.

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