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EPA and California ARB charge Volkswagen with using software defeat device to circumvent NOx testing in 4-cylinder 2.0L diesels

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EPA has issued a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The NOV alleges that Volkswagen and Audi cars from model years 2009-2015 equipped with 2.0-liter, Audi A3 (Model Years 2009 – 2015). collectively referred to here as Volkswagen).

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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In our week driving through Southern California, we averaged 32.8 Volvo positions the XC60 as a luxury SUV, and it does quite well against tough competitors from Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Genesis, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz (our tests of those competitors is at the end of this article). Very clean. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. And yes, you can spin the tires! to go to a car show.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Other Luxury Sport Sedans We’ve Tested: Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe. But heck, the 3.3-liter During our time in the G70 3.3T Clean, Refreshing Interior.

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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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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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Autobahn roaming Southern California. The DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) is unique to the Volkswagen Group of brands that include Audi, Seat and Volkswagen. The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia. Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T

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

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The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter In our real world use, over 272 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 23 mpg. If you know the SUVs offered by the Volkswagen Group , there is a bit of Audi Q8 in its design.

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