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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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C-MAX Hybrid, however, returns the same fuel economy whether driving cross-country or across the city—resulting mostly from a growing list of Ford innovations that have helped the vehicle to deliver metrics such as a top speed of up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in EV mode. C-MAX Energi’s EV mode range is 20-plus miles.

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look

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The package also comes with an “opportunity for optional performance upgrade” that will yield the quickest 0-60 mph of any production Mach-E to date, according to Ford. 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT For reference, Ford says the current Mach-E GT will do 0-60 mph in 3.8 Details will be released at a later date.

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S Receives Mild Refresh

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second launches to 62 mph and a top speed of 168 mph. That includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for anyone terrified of having to use a manufacturer’s proprietary user interface. Upholstery and trim configurations have also been expanded beyond Mercedes’ already extensive list of options.

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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

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That permits owners to operate it like a traditional vehicle, but only on roads posted up to 35 mph (56 km/h). The top speed is limited to 25 mph (40 km/h) to comply with federal regulations for the vehicle class. That means that it feels and drives more like a traditional car, at least until you hit the 25 mph speed limiter.

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The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Gets Impressive Tech and a Six-Figure Starting Price

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Those numbers enable a sub-five-second 0-60 mph time and up to 8,000 pounds of towing capacity.& That said, one of the most notable stories about the IQ’s tech comes from what it’s missing: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Riding on 24-inch wheels, the SUV has air suspension, a 450-mile range, and eye-popping specs.

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Non-bike bike gear review: A legit ‘one weird trick’ to warmer winter cycling

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Fortunately, I don’t live anywhere that cold anymore that I need a full-face helmet to stay warm, but even moderate winters can still turn your ears into numb face flaps when you’re cruising along at 20 mph (32 km/h) or more. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Did VinFast just rip off one of the most recognizable electric bikes in existence?

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Sure, it’s got a 750W motor and does 28 mph (45 km/h), but so do a hundred other e-bike models in the US alone, let alone around the world. An underslung battery adds to the mimicry, and though it doesn’t scream carbon copy by itself, it piles onto the growing list of nearly identical or highly similar features.