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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XIII)

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All Cadillacs breathed easier via a new dual exhaust in 1957. There was also a new intake manifold, exhaust manifold, a higher output alternator, a larger radiator, starter motor, and finally a new location for the battery so it didn’t get so hot. We’ll pick up next time with a review of the Eldorado’s new exterior styling for 1957.

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Characteristics of Hitachis 3rd-gen Li-ion power cell used in GMs eAssist; 4th gen power cells and PHEV cells coming

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Source: Hitachi Review. GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 Input and output power characteristics of 2nd and 3rd generations. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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We are familiar with this engine as it was in the 2021 Genesis GV80 we reviewed earlier. The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Turbo Power.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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coefficient of drag (C d ), which is a technical measure of how slippery the Atlas Cross Sport goes through the air, and the engine stop/start feature that turns-off the engine at a traffic light or stopped in rush hour traffic, then restarts when you release the brake pedal. This is very helpful when cornering in an unlit area.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Swedeish design elements The correctly sized grille is bordered by LED headlamps with a distinctive lighting pattern of a horizontal elongated “T”. The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. The rear gets vertical LED taillights that run from the built-in roof spoiler to the rear fender.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The narrow LED head, daytime running, fog and tail lights allowed the designers to take up as little real estate as possible, making for a sleek look. The redesigned grille with LED accent lighting is not overly large, but the Mazda badge is probably the largest on any in the company’s line-up. Road Test: 2018 Buick Enclave.

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