Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when pushing country lane corners in the Platinum Hybrid Max. We particularly liked the nose and tail and how they utilized LED lighting for a clean look. More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Welcome to the 16th generation.

Toyota 85

Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The LED head and driving lamps, and a large spelled-out B-R-O-N-C-O, sit above the rugged-looking matte black bumper and lower fascia, where fog lights are neatly tucked on the far outer edges. The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk.

Ford 65

Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The all-wheel drive functionality is there to help in slippery, wet or slushy street driving–and maybe a bit of light forest service road cruising. The black-out honeycomb grille is the most distinctive design feature as it sets-off the wide-set LED head and daytime running lights.

Honda 78

Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The running lights also double as turn signals, with what Kia calls a “Heartbeat” design. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

Kia 76

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The front end has three dominant features with the Dynamic Shield grille, the bold spelling-out of O-U-T-L-A-N-D-E-R and the large, square enclosures housing the LED headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights and turn signals. The new light look. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Road Test: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi Fuel Economy MPG Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The LED head lights, which incorporate daytime running lights and turn signals, extend into the fenders, leading to a lightly sculpted hood and an accent line running the side length of the car. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Camry Hybrid 69

Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate. Exterior features include rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED fog lights, active grille shutters, heated exterior mirrors and roof rails. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape.

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The redesigned front has a new diamond-pattern grille and fascia that house chevron-shaped LED daytime running lights and fog lamps. In the rear the horizontal LED taillights have a bold design, with a faux skid plate and more chevron-shaped back-up lights. The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE.

PHEV 94

PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air scoops and a narrow black grille in the lower fascia. Soothing ambient lighting.

MPG 66

MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Steering feel was light and road feel was light. When we reviewed the 2017 Mirage, Mitsubishi said it is a “small car for big city life” and a “value equation…of top fuel economy, attractive pricing and one of the best new car warranties.” As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Mitsubishi 52

Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The light show. The Santa Cruz Limited interior is a clean design coming with ambient lighting, brushed aluminum trim accents and top stitching. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Everything but the knobs.

Hyundai 81

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 81

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing.

SUV 90

SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

San Diego 96

San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

The narrow LED head, daytime running, fog and tail lights allowed the designers to take up as little real estate as possible, making for a sleek look. The redesigned grille with LED accent lighting is not overly large, but the Mazda badge is probably the largest on any in the company’s line-up. Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

The narrow LED head and daytime running lights take-up as little real estate as possible on the front fenders, and the turn signals are mere slits sitting just above the bright lower fascia. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

Mazda 80

Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

When pressed, it lights-up blue, indicating maximum brake regeneration has been selected. The electro-hydraulic steering was light, which resulted in the front end wandering when on the highway at 70 mph. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade. Sort of an out-of-sight, out-of-mind thing.

Jeep 77

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 77

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

The statement-making grille is bold and powerful, but not overpowering as it is complemented by the vertical running lights and narrow, signature LED head lights. The long roof ends at the hands-free and remote power lift gate, which is framed by vertical LED tail and brake lights and the twin chrome exhaust ports.

Escalade 94

Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. The horizontal LED tail lights, are connected by a light strip that runs the full width of the rear.

Chrysler 93

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The narrow LED headlamps squint from the outer edges of the fenders and sit atop the vertical LED daytime running lights that double as turn signals. Very handy safety featured that sit below the turn signal lamps are the cornering lights that illuminate automatically when entering a corner. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery.

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The electric power steering was not too light, and body roll, even when pushed above recommended corner speed limits was manageable. If the driver’s eyes wander from looking straight forward, warning lights appear, then an audible warning will sound, followed by the system shutting down and the driver having to take control.

Chevrolet 102

Chevrolet Tax Credit Lithium Ion Charging 102

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when aggressively sweeping around country lane corners. We particularly liked the LED lighting on the nose and tail, with quad headlights and daytime running lights and a light strip along the rear lift. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

Toyota 79

Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy Nickel Metal Hydride 79

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Light and plug where it’s needed. The box itself has some handy features, such as being able to position the tailgate flat or at an angle, 10 tie-downs, four D-link bed connectors, slots to drop-in a 2×4 to raise the floor above the wheel wells, an in-box storage compartment and LED lighting. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

Ford 88

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Wireless phone charging, eight-selectable-color ambient lighting, automatic climate control system, fixed dual panoramic roof and side and rear window shades are only the beginning of making the Mirai cabin a pleasant place to spend time. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion).

Toyota 82

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Things began to change when in 2017 Volkswagen first showed the Concept ID.Buzz electric bus, which led to today’s public debut of the production 2024 ID.Buzz for North America. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Upfront the 2024 ID.Buzz has two screens: a 12.9

Dealers 83

Dealers All-Electric Aura Miles 83

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The outlook for oil demand differs sharply between the three scenarios, primarily as a result of the different assumptions about government policies, such as fuel efficiency standards, removal of end-user subsidies and support for alternative fuels, and the extent to which they succeed in curbing oil demand. —WEO 2011.

Oil 247

Oil Transportation Cheap Fleet 247

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The grille is bordered by LED head and daytime running lights that sit above operational air scoops. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Hyundai 69

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The auto-dimming rear view mirror has Homelink, an integrated transceiver (a transmitter and receiver) that can be programmed to activate radio frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, estate/community gates, entry door locks, home/office lighting, security systems or other RF devices. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

Carbon 76

Carbon Mazda MPG Clean 76