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Sales of Ford Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi jump in LA in June; up 35% and 40% y-o-y respectively

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Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model. Based on Ford June sales figures, Fusion Energi (the plug-in hybrid variant) sales jumped nearly 40% in LA compared to June 2015.

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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 liter Four on Fusion SE models. The most direct comparison among the vehicles Consumer Reports has tested is the Chevrolet Cruze.

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Opinion: Enablers of disruption in transportation

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For comparison, a Boeing Dreamliner 787 has about 15 million lines of code—about 10% of the amount expected in autonomous vehicles of the near future. Earlier post.).

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US LDV Sales Down 33.7% in May; SAAR Up to 9.91M; Reported Hybrid Sales Down 28.5%; Hybrid New Vehicle Share of 2.8%

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All comparisons here are based on sales volume, and not adjusted for selling days in the period. to 63,697 units; sales of crossovers were down only 9% to 35,582 units; sales of SUVs were off 37.4% OEM-reported sales of hybrids in the month dropped 28.5% to 25,693 units; hybrids thus held a 2.8% Reported US sales of hybrids.

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Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

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Comparison of 4-cylinder Mid-size Sedans. 2010 Fusion. Designed for transverse engine applications in passenger cars and SUVs, the new compact transmission puts Hyundai into a class of auto manufacturers who have designed their own proprietary six-speed automatic transmissions. 2011 Sonata. 2010 Camry. 2010 Accord. 2010 Altima.

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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. Other results included: Ford Fusion sales totaled 17,610, a July record and up 66% versus a year ago, and Mercury Milan sales were up 60%. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with best-ever July sales of 15,912 units, up 32.5% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 443, 297 units.

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Hyundai Adds a Twin-Scroll Turbo to Sonata

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Comparison of Sonata 2.0T Ford Fusion Sport V6. Designed for transverse engine applications in passenger cars and SUVs, the new compact transmission puts Hyundai into an small group of auto manufacturers who have designed their own proprietary six-speed automatic transmissions. and Competition. Sonata 2.0T. Buick Regal.

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