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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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The average real-world CO 2 emission rate for all new personal vehicles fell by three grams per mile to 357 grams per mile, the lowest level ever measured. Preliminary data suggest further improvements in model year 2018. Since 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 104 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 29%, or 5.6

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2018 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid road-trip review: a case for high-mpg sedans

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The grim reaper might be coming for sedans, but the 2018 Toyota Camry isn’t ready to go. Today’s Toyota Camry suffers from multiple personality disorder, which, I discovered after 800 miles behind the wheel, might also be its biggest asset. Dressed up in Camry XSE trim, it wants to be a sports car.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

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I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. After 3 ½ years my mpg is well north of 200 mpg (the measurement tops out at 250 mpg, which is my goal). More Volt Stories from the Archives: Personal: Chevrolet Volt & Accell Charger.

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Tips: 3 Ways to Boost Your Vehicle’s MPG

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So you’re the proud new owner of a Honda Civic EX Sedan (42 mpg highway; 32 mpg city). We’ll explore three ways your behavior can boost your mpg, and how counterproductive behaving badly can be, from affecting your car’s future to impacting your car insurance. Not a way to help your MPG. #1 Not so fast.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Escape PHEV has an extensive list of standard and optional safety features in the Personal Safety System , including front, knee, side, and side curtain airbags as part of the Ford Safety Canopy. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure.

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