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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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With the recovery, government and non-industry research interest in clean energy and connected vehicle technology has spurred new and significant R&D investment by these entities. These companies include both automakers and Tier 1 parts suppliers.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All the connections–and knobs! SiriusXM is part of VW’s Media Device Interface (MDI) with Bluetooth for telephone and streaming music and two USB-C ports—one for charging and one for data. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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The low placement of the batteries is a big part of why the 3,580-pound Camry XSE hybrid was easy to drive when highway cruising. The electric power steering connected the front wheels to the road with a positive and direct feel. Through connected services , the Wi-Fi has a three-month trial period and includes up-to two GB.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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inch color touchscreen that handles the rear view camera and the voice-controlled 9-speaker Beats audio system that delivers deep, full, crisp tones for the AM/FM/HD radio, with USB ports and app connection interfaces. Also part of the MIB2 infotainment system is Bluetooth for telephone and streaming music.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 All the right connections. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic.

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