Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed. Road Test: BMW Takes the Middle Road. Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e PHEV. Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e PHEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner and Polestar. [ Other expensive PHEVs.

PHEV 76

PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

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. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV.

Cadillac 75

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Moving to the head of its class. The simple reason is it can compete against luxury midsize SUVs from Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW, and beats them in several areas, not the least of which is costing $15,000 to $20,000 less. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

MPG 66

MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

Prius 87

Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

Rear seat room is generous for this class. Gimmicks or trendy designs would be far from in-step with the Lincoln philosophy that puts style and class over flash and glam. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

PHEV 104

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Tastful class The heated and ventilated power front seats have memory, with the driver also getting lumbar support. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Recharge 77

Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. News: BMW iX3 All-Electric Crossover. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

Acura 76

Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Road Test: BMW X3 on the Middle Path. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Recharge 79

Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

With a features list that is long and deep, including a full safety suite, the GV70 is a true value proposition in the premium small SUV class. Having choices of two stout engines with standard all-wheel drive, plus the best warranty in the class, makes the GV70 a top choice. Ready to take its place among the premium crowd.

SUV 90

SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

News: BMW Adds iPeformance. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Chevrolet 87

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

PHEV 94

PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

A BMW owner, he is a possible future Polestar buyer, which made this a demo ride and reinforced my positive impressions. Ones to watch include the upcoming BMW i4 and recently announced Kia EV6, but you can’t buy one of those yet. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

Volvo 81

Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The performance, comfort, drivability and great design all make it a worthy contender among sport sedans such as the Audi A7, BMW 330i, and the Genesis G70. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The 2021 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD doesn’t disappoint.

Kia 73

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

Buick 52

Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 5, 2022

The top speed of 117 mph for the AWD version is close to the performance BMW i4 M50 we recently tested. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Kia 103

Kia Wind EPA All-Electric 103

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Class oozing with distinctive styling says there is nothing reserved about the 2022 Genesis G80 AWD Sport Prestige luxury sedan. A true contender in its class. The Genesis G80 had to stand-out to get attention competing against luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Lexus and Cadillac. Luxury Abounds.

Fuel Economy 72

Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. The is important because the CT4 is not to be compared with the high-performance sedans in its class, but the base models, which is where the CT4 falls in the Cadillac line-up, below its CT5 big brother.

Cadillac 93

Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an icon—it signals you have arrived at a certain social and economic level. With the new all-electric Mercedes EQS, which is already in San Francisco area Mercedes dealerships alongside the existing gas-powered S-Class, the new message is you arrive when you drive electric. It is the new S-Class!

Mercedes 62

Mercedes San Francisco All-Electric Gas-Electric 62

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. Looking good, running head-to-head in its class. Road Test: 2018 BMW 530e xDrive.

Cadillac 93

Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Range extenders have been done previously with the Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3, and could add another 100 miles of driving range. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Mazda 84

Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 84

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150