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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off.

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Volvo Cars’ 90 Series cars receive powertrain, safety and connectivity updates including Android Auto

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Volvo Cars is updating its 90 series cars with new powertrain, safety and connectivity updates. mpg US) NEDC in the S90 with emissions down to 114 g/km CO 2. Volvo’s 90 series cars will also now feature an Over-The-Air navigation update system, which ensures that the car always has the latest maps on-board.

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. Finally, Automatic can help you locate your parked car. Ford’s powerful in-car technology makes working with Ford highly valuable for us. Automatic will launch additional connected-car enhancements in the coming months.

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Hyundai unveils 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid; 50 MPG EPA-estimated combined rating on the first Elantra Hybrid

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The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid-electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. Elantra Hybrid.

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2023 Honda HR-V is a hybrid system away from greatness

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As I report today in a full review of the HR-V over at The Car Connection, Honda has a very good vehicle—just one that, at 27 mpg combined. In this era of $6.00-a-gallon

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. Benz Cars, at the event. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.)

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) and 35 mpg highway.

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