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Ramming Speed: Meet the 2025 Ram RHO

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A Jounce Control system is here to "provide bottom-out control during the most extreme compression events" and all drive modes can provide "peak damping" for the same. Out back, there's an exhaust system that's unique to the RHO -- it has true dual pipes and a low-restriction system. That said, don't try it at home.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. DPF regen events, etc.).

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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But even in the event of using the gasoline tank, the switch is so seamless that the driver is unlikely to notice. The tanks themselves are fitted with thermal fuses that open in the unlikely event of extreme heat to release the gas which is then safely dispelled. New SEAT Arona TGI. The new SEAT Leon 1.5

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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Unlike other supercars fitted with sequential gearboxes, the Furtive-eGT runs no risk of the clutch breaking in the event of violent acceleration. The air in the cabin is recycled automatically to reduce the nuisance caused by exhaust gases from other vehicles. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. This adaptive system, which amplifies the sound, has exhaust settings such as sport and track, making for a pleasant reminder you are driving a high-performance car. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Our Genesis G70 interior in Seville Red with quilting on the seats and door panels was joined by black soft touch materials, perforated leatherette door inserts and patterned aluminum trim that was a nice respite from carbon fiber.

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