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Used Car of the Day: 2018 Porsche Macan GTS

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Modifications include the exhaust, carbon-fiber airboxes, and the air filter. A timing-cover oil leak was fixed last year. Features include heated seats, leather, roof rails, lane-change assist, 21-inch wheels, sport seats, and the Premium Package. The car is paid off and the mileage is 73,000.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Health and safety concerns, like the impact of diesel particulate exhaust emissions on construction worker health, and noise, could be equally important drivers.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for oneā€“the iconic Mustang. came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. High-Performance Turbo Manual Transmission Fun. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Our Genesis G70 interior in Seville Red with quilting on the seats and door panels was joined by black soft touch materials, perforated leatherette door inserts and patterned aluminum trim that was a nice respite from carbon fiber.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power lift gate, and sit above the lower fascia that features dual round exhaust ports and a continuation of the cross-hatch design. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV. Flash Drive: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Interior Wonder. Tech Abounds.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [ News: BMW iX EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The lower edges of the fascia find dual horizontal exhaust ports. The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. Road Test: 2018 BMW 530e xDrive PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid. emblems are the only way to tell the world this is the G80 Sport model. Elegant Interior.