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Report: Jeep May Ditch V8s in Wagoneer Brand in Favor of Hurricane Six-Cylinder

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The transition to an electrified future will be a multi-step process that includes shifting away from fuel-thirsty powertrain configurations in favor of more efficient turbocharged and hybrid engines. Some automakers are taking that step already, and a new report suggests that Jeep could be next. Image: Jeep] Become a TTAC insider.

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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Cash for Clunkers By the Numbers

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The US Cash for Clunkers program (CARS) ended Tuesday night with 690,114 dealer transaction submitted worth $2,877.9 The average fuel economy of the vehicles traded in was 15.8 mpg and the average fuel economy of vehicles purchased is 24.9 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD. Jeep Cherokee 4WD. Nissan Versa.

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FIRST TIMER: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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To get better fuel economy during the oil crisis I owned a Mustang II with a V6, but it really wasn’t all that bad. Just before getting the Mach-E, I owned a Jeep Cherokee SRT with 475 horsepower, which was a blast! As I was driving down the freeway, I passed the Ford dealer in San Juan Capistrano and saw a white Mach-E.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. News: Jeep Compass to Go Plug-in Hybrid.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6 The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. This system is designed to maximize both fuel economy and traction depending on the road conditions. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined.

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