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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. A contender in a crowded field. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. That is joined by exterior colors of Hampton Gray, Phantom Black, Sage Gray, Ice White and Mojave Sand. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. A torquey turbo four.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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As an additional cost of operation benefit, the new 2018 Tiguan runs on regular; its predecessor looked for premium.). However, the rear wheels can be engaged in fractions of a second whenever necessary via the center differential, which is activated by an electro-hydraulic oil pump.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). THE GOV NEEDS TO GET THIER HEADS OUT OF THE SAND,THIS IS SO BIG. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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