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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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The SMS text messages via audio delivery and reply is a convenience feature as is the AT&T 4G LTE Wi-Fi through Mazda Connect. However, this being the wettest year in Northern California in a very long time, we encountered heavy, gusty winds that curtailed any aggressive driving, especially on country roads.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. The 15 speakers cleanly and clearly pumped-out tunes from SiriusXM and AM/FM/HD/CD, with connectivity through dynamic voice command, Bluetooth streaming audio, and hands-free telephone and messaging with Siri Eyes Free. A bit about that Lexus dealer.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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Both routes are curvy, winding their way through citrus and avocado groves, with 150 cresting at 6,716 feet. Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet. Go to your local Kia dealer and see for yourself. We eventually met-up with Highway 101 in Carpenteria, just south of Santa Barbara.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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The GV60 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.29 Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices with USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind. Once connected, a friendly General Motors representative is there to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Chevrolet’s gamble on completely reinventing the Corvette with the C8 has been rewarded with near zero supply at dealers. Not for the shy.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

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LED tail lights have a ‘C’ shape connecting the fenders to the lift gate. Along with active grille shutters, spending time in the wind tunnel paid off as the air flow is directed around, over and under in such a way to get the coefficient of drag (C d ) to a low 0.28. It also may qualify for HOV stickers.