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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The rear head and leg room easily could comfortably accommodate a six-foot plus person. Very European.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Green Car Congress

Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. HRL Laboratories, LLC.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode presents a pleasant exhaust note for spirited acceleration delivering 0-60 mph times consistently in the 4.5 Your numbers may differ. second range.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. liter V8 has direct injection with active fuel management, using cylinder deactivation to maximize fuel efficiency. Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan.

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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. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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