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Toyota Tacoma Fuel Economy Numbers Confirmed by Canadian Ratings Agency

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The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma is starting to land on dealers’ lots, but the EPA hasn’t released fuel economy figures for the truck. It’s worth noting that the numbers could change slightly when reviewed by the EPA, but they’re in line with the numbers Toyota claims for each model.

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2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Review - Shake It Up

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The hybrid Maverick seems to be the one getting the bulk of attention and the resulting additional dealer markup. While most trim changes on a given vehicle don’t statistically affect mileage, the EPA (and Natural Resources Canada for our friends up North) break the Tremor package out separately due to the rather significant changes.

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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Review – Getting the Basics Right

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At least the promised fuel economy is on the high side – EPA numbers are 29/40/33. In a world where the average transaction price of a new automobile is nearly $50K and additional dealer markups are all too common, it’s nice to know that value propositions still exist. It can be a little noisy and thrashy when pushed, too.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology electric SUV An aerodynamic brick wall weighing 6,800 pounds never was going to do great in range testing, and it’s little surprise that the EPA estimates for the G 580 should land around 240 miles. It’s more noticeable to outsiders than to anyone inside the plush leather-lined cockpit.

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

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After launching the EV9 ( see our review ) in December, Kia sold 1,408 models last month. of ground clearance, and up to 304 miles EPA range. The base Light RWD EV9 starts at $54,900 (not including destination) with up to 230 miles EPA range. That’s with up to 310 miles EPA range (Model Y Long Range). With 42.8″

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GM’s rosy year-end figures obscure the fact that legacy automakers are in deep trouble – Charged EVs

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We strongly believe in EVs,” say auto dealers as they support efforts to slow the EV transition. The greatest responsibility for us as a company is dealing with climate change,” says Daimler Trucks as it lobbies the EPA to water down emissions regulations. There’s more , but why pile on?

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The EPA-rated range is 230 miles for the standard range and 320 miles for the extended range battery. These are competitive with other smaller EVs, but the EcoBoost V6 F-150 version tops 520 miles of EPA range with a 26-gallon gas tank. With towing, expect less range than the EPA ratings. kW internal charger. extended range).

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