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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

In 274 miles of driving through Southern California and using the air conditioning at most times, we averaged 27 mpg, but on a 150-mile all-freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, we averaged 32.8 The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD.

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Study: Collision Avoidance Technology Continues to Struggle

The Truth About Cars

But these, again, come from government-auto-industry-related partnerships and insurance agencies. Though the AAA doesn’t seem to mind seeing the above installed into vehicles, even if it has claimed these systems are prone to fail above 40 mph or subjected to lackluster visibility.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 Honda will offer more details later this year, he said. – March 12, via Associated Press.

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