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Mazda introduces facelifted Demio with 1.3L SKYACTIV engine in Japan; hybrid-like fuel consumption at a lower price

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Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. By comparison, the Prius S model is rated at 35.5 Demio SKYACTIV-13. Click to enlarge.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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All comparisons are by volume. GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% to 997,824 units, according to summary figures from AutoData. Passenger car sales dropped 10.6%

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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The only way you will know is by going to your local Volkswagen dealer and check it out. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Ascent: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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With these type of sales numbers, the effect is to propel Subaru and Mazda into the LVM tier. In comparison, the IVMs face the comparatively difficult technological challenge of transitioning from compliance solely with PZEVs to compliance with TZEVs. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

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So get over to your local dealer and see the latest they have to offer. Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9. Comparison Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, Subaru Ascent, Volkswagen Atlas. Apparently many people have been lately, as sales results for March 2021 saw an increase of 59 percent compared with March 2020. Story by John Faulkner.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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It’s a compact SUV similar in size to a Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30 or Toyota Corolla Cross. By comparison the MG ZS EV starts at $44,990 drive-away and the Nissan Leaf $50,990 plus on-road costs. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. BYD Atto 3.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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If a buyer chooses to convert the tax credit, the auto “dealer” would make a “payment to such taxpayer (whether in cash or in the form of a partial payment or down payment for the purchase of such vehicle) in an amount equal to the credit otherwise allowable to such taxpayer.”