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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. The ride was supple, but not soft or floaty, and felt great on winding roads. This combination resulted in well-composed handling for the 4,698-pound SUV.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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Acura TLX Type S. That whoosh you hear and feel, when tromping the pedal, is not only the wind blowing through your hair, but the feeling of stellar acceleration. Acura TLX Type S. Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when longer reviews are posted on several of these cars.

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

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When putting the S500 in drive and pulling away, you hear a distinctive click that reassures the door handles have retracted and will not be grabbing the wind as you whoosh down the road. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD. of torque through EQ Boost.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. —Ted Klaus, Acura NSX Global Development Leader.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. Lexus, Infiniti and Acura are all promising EVs, but most of those don’t even have target introduction dates. High tech treats include the absence of a start button.

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