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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

Green Car Congress

Unfortunately, the high cost of premium gasoline may outweigh that advantage for many drivers. As a result, AAA recommends drivers weigh the potential benefits against the cost of using premium gasoline, if their vehicle does not require it. improvement. Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4%.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

In 2016 we were so taken by that year’s RX that three staffers had to take a closer look: Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Backcountry Skiing Is Booming in the Northeast. But Can It Survive?

Baua Electric

Add in the rising cost of lift tickets at resorts and an increased desire for solitude fueled by the pandemic, and you get a spike in interest. Jordon Tourville, a postdoctoral research fellow for the Appalachian Mountain Club who worked on the study, said the change was largely because of an increase in the length of the growing season.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2018 Audi A5. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Impreza. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Road Test: 2020 Subaru Legacy. Road Test: 2020 Mazda6. Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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