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Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV debuts in New York with Sport Hybrid Powertrain; 26 mpg combined

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Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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Swedish metal forming specialist AP&T claimed the Enabling Technology category for its innovative aluminum forming technology used on several European vehicles. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. Enabling Technology category. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Earlier post.).

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

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For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, real world fuel economy and new technology. be) thrilling to drive and technologically relevant.” The range from A to V spanned the Acura TLX Type S 3.0L

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Acura TLX Type S. Acura TLX Type S.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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Where Luxury and Technology Meet. Interior: Where Opulence and Technology Meet. Repeating here, but get to know your dealer sales rep really well as there is so much to learn about the technology on the S500. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. Traditional. The standard.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. mpg average.

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