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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for Japan’s Eco-Car tax tncentive

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The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was first. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% mpg US, 10.4

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. are 25 mpg city/28 highway/ 26 combined. Our takeaway is when the Bronco Sport is loaded with a two adults and all their gear, 30 mpg will be realistic on the highway.

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says. The affected vehicles are the 2013-2017 RAM 2500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD) and. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD).

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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But for shoppers seeking a plug-in hybrid compact crossover there are a growing number of options, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime , Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson PHEV, Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Flash Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

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With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg. Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the HR-V AWD at 25 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.

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