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Tesla Model X Plaid proves quicker than claimed in real-world 0-60 mph test

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With 1,020 horsepower and three electric motors, Tesla claims that the vehicle could go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 The test was conducted by YouTube’s Vehicle Virgins channel as part of a more extensive review of the flagship SUV. Surprisingly enough, the Model X Plaid did not show a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds. .

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

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Italian Under the Skin Scratch the surface of the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T and you will find the Alfa Romeo Tonale, with Dodge and Alfa Romeo two of 16 Stellantis automobile brands sold throughout the world. Dodge was most recently the performance division of the old Chrysler Corporation. Is the Dodge Hornet R/T a sports CUV?

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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Unlike its domestic sibling, the Dodge Hornet , Alfa’s Tonale only comes as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and it will try to lean on the electric motor whenever possible if left to its own devices. This makes for a sprightly 0-60 mph launch, which Alfa Romeo claimed would be finished in about 5.6 I am only human.)

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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

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The crash was caused by a driver traveling 103 mph in a 2018 Dodge Challenger. The NHTSA is reviewing public comments on the topic of speed-assist tech, but the NTSB has continued pushing forward with its efforts, asking the IIHS to assess the impact of risky behaviors portrayed in vehicle marketing campaigns.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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The study, conducted the study for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, reviewed infotainment systems in 30 different 2017 vehicles. When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 Road Test: 2015 Dodge Challenger.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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Stellantis, which sells Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat, Ram, Maserati and Alfa Romeo in the United States, announced on March 1, 2022 they will be releasing 25 all-new all-electric models across these brands by 2030. What we do know: a very fast 0-60 mph in the low 2-second range and 435 miles on a full charge, making it a very compelling EV.

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