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Mazda to Introduce Three New Upgraded Models Focused on Lower Fuel Consumption at Paris Show

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At this year's Paris Motor Show, Mazda will introduce three upgraded models, with a focus on lowering fuel consumption. L/100km (45 mpg US) and a 15% reduction in CO 2 emissions in comparison to the previous 2.0-liter L/100km (45 mpg US) and a 15% reduction in CO 2 emissions in comparison to the previous 2.0-liter

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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. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 km/L (84 mpg US, 2.8 72 mpg US, 3.3

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8

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

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liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. liter four-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club.

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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. 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% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% to 443, 297 units.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Road Test: 2019 Mazda CX-9. Comparison Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, Subaru Ascent, Volkswagen Atlas. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. In our brief 100-mile run we averaged 27.7

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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The sleek exterior with a long hood and short, almost bustle-like rear give it a very low 0.197 coefficient of drag (C d ) In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes in at.200 inch ground clearance, which is nearly the same as the Mazda MX-5 Miata (4.92 200 C d , and the Tesla Model S at.208 inches), looks long and slippery.