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IIHS: few vehicles excel in new nighttime test of pedestrian AEB systems

Green Car Congress

The Ford Mustang Mach-E, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander earn superior ratings. IIHS introduced the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluation in 2019 and made an advanced or superior rating a requirement for a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ award in 2020. —IIHS President David Harkey.

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

Green Car Congress

liter hybrid engine and the all-new 10-speed modular hybrid transmission can tow up to 5,000 pounds—the same as a properly equipped 2019 Explorer with 3.5-liter When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. liter EcoBoost engine.

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Tesla Model S Plaid dismantles previous EV hot lap record by nearly five seconds

Teslarati

A Tesla Model S Plaid driven by professional electric vehicle driver Blake Fuller recently dismantled the previous EV hot lap record at Sebring Raceway in Highlands County, Florida, which was not close. Straight from the Fremont Factory, the Model S plaid packs 1,020 horsepower and an insane 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of just 1.9

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US

Baua Electric

The refreshed 2024 Tesla Model 3—codenamed “Highland” by the automaker—is now available in the U.S. spec Model 3 Highland appeared on Tesla’s website overnight, with two configurations available. Tesla Model 3 (Europe-market refresh) The single-motor Model 3 will do 0-60 mph in an estimated 5.8

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4. News: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Both hybrid systems have front and rear electric motors with the Max having more power and torque; both run on 87 octane.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

Clean Fleet Report

The best we could do over 110 of those miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph and in Eco mode, was 29.6 Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge. Road Test: 2019 Buick Enclave. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

We did a bit better on a 110-mile freeway run, with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 30.7 Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9.

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