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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 It’s a fantastic showcase for technology and The Royal Automobile Club should be proud of the event. 27 electric vehicle. Earlier post.). —Gordon Murray.

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ICCT-led test of 73 Euro 6 diesels finds large difference in NOx results under NEDC and more realistic WLTC

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A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) with colleagues from the US, China and Germany tested 73 Euro 6 diesel passenger cars on a chassis dynamometer over both the European type-approval cycle (NEDC, cold engine start) and the more realistic Worldwide harmonized light-duty test cycle (WLTC version 2.0,

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The rear takes the two-line LED tail light design further as it wraps from fender-to-fender across the trunk. The center folding armrest has far more going on than cup holders, as there are controls for lighting, wireless device charging, seats, climate and window shade operation. Control from the back seat Thedash has dual 12.3-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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The triple beam LED head lights wrap gently into the fenders, leading to a lightly sculpted hood and a near-flat roofline with a tilt-and-slide moonroof. The power trunk lid, which operated hands-free with a kick sensor, has a small spoiler set-off by the “L” shaped LED tail lights. Road Test: BMW 5-Series Takes the Middle Path.

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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Other interior features are wireless phone charging, Homelink, keyless entry with remote start, cargo area lighting, a locking glove box and a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel with controls for audio, telephone and smart cruise control. About those audio controls, which are buttons on the backside of the steering wheel.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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The front twin grilles are restrained in size, framed by LED headlamps and daytime running lights. The short-as-can-be power trunk lid, which is actually the trailing end of the hatch, has a subtle lip with LED tail, turn signal and brake lights wrapping onto the quarter panels. The rear fascia houses quad, chrome exhaust tips.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. Road Test: BMW X3 on the Middle Path. Of course, high tech helps coordinate this so it’s seamless from the driver’s chair. It all runs through an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission and uses start-stop technology. The View from Here.