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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. Sixty-three years later and in its 16th generation, the Crown has returned to the United States as a crossover, or as Toyota calls it, a “lifted sedan.” All models get a 12.3-inch

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping.

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Hybrid Fans to Toyota: The Next Step is Plug-in Hybrids

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This year Toyota makes its SUVs and trucks even larger. Toyota increasingly devotes precious energy contained in hybrid batteries charged with expensive gasoline to higher power output rather than efficiency. Toyota's own "Question of the Month" in the Hybrid Synergy View Newsletter , asked. What do people actually want?

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Your numbers may differ. Hitting the Road.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum Vintage Name Returns to the United States The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported in 1957 to the United States, where it was sold until 1960.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Fuel economy is EPA rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, 25 combined. The mild hybrid system consists of a 48-volt electrical system that allows the engine to shut off when not needed, increasing fuel economy. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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