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Audi TDI models trounce EPA fuel economy ratings during “Truth in 48” cross-country efficiency drive

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Three new Audi TDI clean diesel models far exceeded their EPA fuel economy ratings in completing the “Truth in 48” cross-country efficiency drive that covered more than 2,850 miles between Southern California and New York. That’s 15% better than the EPA highway mileage and 50% better than the EPA combined rating.

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Audi announces pricing and fuel economy for 2014 Audi A6, A7 and Q5 TDI diesels

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Audi has now announced pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2014 A6, A7 and Q5 TDI models, expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late Summer 2013. EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy.

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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announced that the 2012 Prius Plug-in has been approved for the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in a front-wheel drive XT4 Premium Luxury. The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. Zero-to-60 times of right around 7.3

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3