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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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Kia Connect provides access to vehicle systems including remote start, and connects to a smartphone app for Apple and Android operating systems. The hatchback secret–super storage Kia has a clever design that switches between the dual-zone climate controls and infotainment controls.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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This EPA rating is higher than the Sportage hybrid’s key compact crossover competitors of the Ford Escape Hybrid , Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The rear gets arrow-shaped LED taillights that are connected across the hands-free power lift gate by a thin black graphic strip. Room for adults.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remote locking and unlocking of the doors and starting the engine, and the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate up to 10 devices, as far as 50-feet away. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California. inches of cargo space.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access. Imagine an arrow lying on its side, connected by a red reflector strip. The light show.

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What Affects Electric Car Range and How To Maximize It

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Additionally, operating your EV in hot or cold climates also means you will be operating your cabin climate controls. Do you drive in a cold climate? Innovations are allowing vehicles to maximize their climate controls and mitigate range loss from extreme temperatures. Do you routinely log highway miles?

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. Connectivity is through multiple USB-C ports.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid

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Entertainment is through AM/FM and SiriusXM, with USB ports, and smartphone integration via Bluetooth and Kia Connect , which included wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Kia has a clever design that switches between the dual-zone climate controls and infotainment controls. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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