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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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2018 Lincoln Navigator unveiled at New York Auto Show in 2017. The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 The Expedition 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 20 mpg (11.75 l/100 km)—17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway—outperforming the Chevy Tahoe 5.3L

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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. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery. News: BMW iX EV.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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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. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L No mistaking who’s coming.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. Road Test: 2020 Range Rover HSE PHEV. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery TD6.

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2017 Range Rover Sport gains new Ingenium 2.0L diesel as option; semi-autonomous driving tech

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For the 2017 Model Year, Range Rover Sport will debut the new 2.0-liter liter four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine ( earlier post ), manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s own engine plant in Wolverhampton, UK. The advanced engine is the first Jaguar Land Rover-built unit to feature series sequential turbo technology.

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President Obama announces 54.5 mpge, 163 gCO2/mile target for MY2025 light-duty vehicles; California on board

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MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg. In achieving the level of standards for the 2017-2025 program, the two agencies expect automakers’ use of advanced technologies to be an important element of transforming the vehicle fleet. Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) (4.32

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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Although not a Land Rover with a fully articulated suspension, the Alltrack was able to pick its way up and down a rough, rocky trail with no missteps or mishaps—impressive performance for a wagon. A standard feature on all 2017 Alltrack models is the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System.

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