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JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

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million), and Italy (17 million). Despite price increases, consumers are willing to pay more if the offer is in appealing sub-sectors—such as trucks and SUVs—and continue to be upgraded with new applications and accessories. as well as average combined mpg (14.6 mpg vs. 17.8 million), Canada (17.8

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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Driving Passion Assuaged Here The 2023 Maserati Grecale luxury SUV comes in three models. The Grecale is Maserati’s first entry in the super competitive premium compact SUV class, where it faces new and well-established competition. The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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Made in the Pratola Serra plant, near Avellino, Italy, the new 2.2 mpg US and CO 2 emissions of 150 g/km. mpg US), with 160 g/km of CO 2 emissions. mpg US) and 150 g/km. Cherokee also has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating and is among the safest Mid-Size SUVs. MultiJet II engine, with a compression ratio of 15.5:1,

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Lucid Gravity drive, Acura ZDX review, Jeep plug-in hybrid pickup: The Week in Reverse

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A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to tell us that this upcoming EV will offer a unique layout and a different driving experience than any other three-row electric SUV. Lucid Gravity prototype The 2024 Acura ZDX EV is the quickest SUV ever from the Honda luxury brand—and it definitely looks the part.

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

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Available all-wheel drive, its ratings of up to 51 mpg combined, and a comfortable, spacious interior make it one of the most appealing Camry sedans yet. bound fully electric luxury convertible will come from Italy. Rivian charging grades for trip planning – Software Update 2024.11.01

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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Notes: SUVs are not defined, but presumably this category includes crossovers. With caps on vans, SUVs and pickups at $80,000 the proposed revisions fundamentally fails these two goals. 4 and Tesla Model Y are classified as small SUVs. —In the case of a sport utility vehicle, $80,000. ‘‘(C) PICKUP TRUCKS.—In