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Hyundai 1.6-liter Gamma engine the smallest on Ward’s new 10 Best Engines List

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TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6 (Audi A6). DOHC V-6 HEV (Infiniti M35h). TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6 (Audi A6). DOHC V-6 HEV (Infiniti M35h). Following in the footsteps of Hyundai’s Tau V8 engine, the 1.6-liter This year’s winners and the applications tested: 3.0L N20 Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (BMW Z4/528i). The all-new Gamma 1.6-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The high-end interior, sharp exterior design, deft handling, 30+ mpg from the base engine with rear-wheel drive, standard driver safety systems and an outstanding warranty make it a great value. RWD 21/31/24.

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

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liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. 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 News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback. News: Infiniti Qs Inspiration.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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The EPA rates the Buick Envision FWD at 24 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined miles per gallon. mpg average. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-Tron Sportback EV to Portfolio. Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. The GV70 competes against premium small SUVs including the Acura RDX , Audi Q3, BMW X3, Buick Envision , Lexus NX , Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC60. Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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