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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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In the evenings, overnight, and on weekends (off-peak), demand is lower, presenting an opportunity for cost-effective energy utilization. Utilities usually provide variable kilowatt-hour (kWh) pricing, distinguishing between on-peak and off-peak hours. per kilowatt (kW) or $671.78 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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If you are not familiar with not feeling transmission shifts, make sure your VinFast dealer sales representative lets you take a test drive longer than once around the block. Speak to your dealer representative about when these features will be available. Check with the dealer for updates as this is a constantly changing landscape.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The result may be fewer choices, but the sedans in your local dealer are very nice, with the 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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This EPA rating is higher than the Sportage hybrid’s key compact crossover competitors of the Ford Escape Hybrid , Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. As of May 2022, the X-Line and X-Pro are in dealers, with the Hybrid arriving by early summer. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. However, wireless charging still needs to move from retrofit equipment to a dealer option in order to see greater market penetration.

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