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Nissan Leaf price cut, 40-mpg Maverick pickup supply, used EV tax credit: Today’s Car News

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The 40-mpg versions of the Maverick hybrid pickup might be hard to find. And the Leaf is now the lowest-priced EV in the U.S. With a price cut of more than $4,000, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be the lowest-priced U.S.-market market electric. An EV tax credit could soon extend to used vehicles.

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Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg, Jeep Magneto concept, Mercedes electric vans: Today’s Car News

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We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and.

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JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

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market share in 2010, pickups have grown to claim a 16.8% market share in 2019. In contrast, pickups globally have had a significantly smaller market share—approximately 3.7% —Donald Smith, Vice President Sales & Marketing at JATO. as well as average combined mpg (14.6 mpg vs. 17.8

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Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Diesel EPA-rated at 52 mpg highway, 37 mpg combined; Tier 3 Bin 125

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The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 Base price of the entry-level gasoline-powered Cruze is $17,850.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Prices rise significantly, and so does mpg

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The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers the best EPA-rated highway rating of any sedan on the market. While that is going to save some gas money, the automaker announced Wednesday that the new sedan will cost more than its predecessor, a difference that may take longer to pay off with savings from the pumps.

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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. There is definitely a need in the market for a midsize-SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows and Grand Highlander is the ultimate option. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L turbo gas engine, the 2.5L

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Toyota introduces new LE Eco grade with new 2014 Corolla; 42 mpg highway

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The Corolla LE Eco will offer an EPA rating of 42 mpg US (5.6 l/100 km) on the highway (3 mpg better than the LE), 30 mpg US (7.8 l/100 km) in the city and 35 mpg US combined (6.7 The LE Eco enters the market at $18,700; entry price into the 2014 Corolla lineup is $16,800 for the L grade.

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