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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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Hyundai introduced the US-market version of its Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the US market. Kona Electric Motor Drive System. This 100 kW DC fast-charging capability is standard on the Kona Electric.

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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. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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

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After cruising through Southern California I came away appreciating what $127,300 gets you, which is a lot. The customizable settings use the functions of the climate control system, the seat settings of heat, ventilation and massage, lighting and music to enable a wellness environment tailored to the mood and need of the passengers.

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

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The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. Understeer was non-existent, so it was possible to get back on the gas quickly when hitting corners hard. News: BMW iX3 All-Electric Crossover. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 slots in just below the larger GV80 SUV, both of which will be joined soon by the all-electric GV60. In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7 Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. A striking silhouette.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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In our real-world experience, driving 251 miles through Southern California, we averaged 28.6 Maneuvering in town with the electric power steering, including parking, was easy in what is a well-balanced crossover. Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. The Envision comes with one engine choice–a 2.0-liter mpg average. Quilted comfort.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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In 286 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 27.2 The controls are nicely laid-out and easy to understand, including switches to operate the dual-zone climate control with an air ionizer. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.