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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Nissan Versa SR

The Truth About Cars

The high cost of new cars is often bemoaned by consumers and keyboard warriors such as us alike. On a MPG basis, fuel economy is excellent. While the MPG numbers are great, the range stunk, presumably due to a small fuel tank. Sticker prices are high these days, no doubt. Is the Versa a good entry-level ride or a penalty box?

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. If you want to move forward—some sports cars we’ve reviewed. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Green Car Congress

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. least-cost) technology mix for each scenario. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

Clean Fleet Report

In this Flash Drive review we will take a quick look at the 2022 Volkswagen gasoline-powered performance cars, which include the Jetta GLI, Golf GTI and Golf R. 2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. Topping 40 mpg on the highway is a big plus for this compact sedan, though we can’t talk how it felt on the road–yet.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. As far as Maverick buyers, most of whom will be buying their first pickup, they will unknowingly become hybrid ambassadors. Who will buy the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick? Welcome To Your First Pickup Truck.

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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

Clean Fleet Report

Going for the MPG. Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. We get about 71 miles per gallon on the highway, which was a surprise and great considering the high cost of fuel. We’d consider buying another Prius Prime. Do you have a home charger?

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