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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. The Yaris Hybrid is now afforded equal consideration to gasoline and diesel alternatives by potential B-segment customers, Toyota said. In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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Serious, Affordable Performance. Sharp-looking, powerful and affordable (with a base price of $36,090), this gran turismo has a place in both around-town and open road driving. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S

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Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined. But in two 110-mile highway runs at 65 mph, we averaged 33.4 Serious, affordable sport The well-weighted variable ratio electric-power assist steering provided accurate turning results, with the leather-wrapped steering wheel having a good, solid feel.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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Every version of the Spyder will handily out accelerate practically every automobile that wasn’t developed with performance as its primary goal and will reportedly press on to 125 mph. But I never had an opportunity to take one beyond 103 mph. Even the more-affordable Ryker offers a slew of custom exterior panels.

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 The new turbo engine and a leaner architecture that reduces up to 250 pounds (113 kg) also contribute to the new Cruze’s stronger performance, with expected 0-60-mph acceleration of eight seconds. A new, standard 1.4L

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 liter, 16-valve DOHC engine.

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