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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. The company has ambitious plans to import the three-row VF 9 by the end of 2023 and the two-row VF 7 in the first part of 2024, both of which are electric SUVs built in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. New for 2021 is the Palisade Calligraphy, slotting in at the top of the Hyundai SUV line-up. The Palisade, as Hyundai’s largest SUV, can seat up to eight if ordered with the second row bench seat.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. With that stiffer suspension, cornering was quite good and capable for a compact SUV. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. Is the Sonata Hybrid enticing enough to sway you from a SUV or crossover? Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. A case for sedans.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Climbing and descending this twisting road would be a true test for any car, SUV or truck, but when testing a hybrid there is an extra check on the performance the electric motor adds to the gasoline engine. As of May 2022, the X-Line and X-Pro are in dealers, with the Hybrid arriving by early summer. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Auto manufacturers are slowly getting out of the midsize sedan business aiming their sights at crossovers, SUVs and trucks. The result may be fewer choices, but the sedans in your local dealer are very nice, with the 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient.

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