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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

Green Car Congress

Tim Kuniskis’ (President and CEO Dodge Brand) Investor Day presentation emphasized brand attitude and the performance orientation of the brand. “We The new gasoline engine family will incorporate numerous technologies, including: Integrated water/air charge cooler. Integrated exhaust manifold. MultiAir valvetrain. Cooled EGR.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Water is no problem when it comes to EVs. Due to battery insulation, EVs can safely drive through water and hold no electric shock when wet. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

One of the most annoying thing about cars that pretend to be a sports sedan, but really aren’t, is their faux or overpowering exhaust note. It had a surprisingly smooth ride on Southern California’s mostly concrete freeways, which are grooved for water dispersal. Sometimes you just have to have fun! Climb In and Step On It.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The back-end has horizontal LED taillights and round, chrome-tipped twin exhaust ends that are integrated into a wind-channeling lower fascia. This is bordered on the right by a programmable display for water temperature, clock, fuel, amps and a G-meter display. Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. A Driver’s Interior.

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Ram Teases Inscrutable Truck

The Truth About Cars

After all, it is unlikely an internal combustion range extender would produce anything remotely like this racket, though we are talking about Ram which is a close cousin to Dodge. The hyperactive exhaust noise doesn’t suggest this but – again – Ram has a penchant for the extreme. This leaves us with a trio of possibilities.

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2024 Ford Mustang GT Review – Pony Power, Premium Price

The Truth About Cars

They offered a water bottle I didn’t take and a notebook that I did.) For other options, such as accessing quiet mode for the exhaust or setting up auxiliary gauges, you’ll need to press a button marked with a prancing pony in order to work the menus. Both cars are available with active exhaust, a Performance Pack, and magnetic ride.

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