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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The LED taillights have an attractive design. Coefficient of Drag (C d ) certainly does have an attention getting design. Sliding behind the wheel reveals a curved dash design that has no physical buttons, switches or toggles. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Following their “Kodo–Soul of Motion” design language, Mazda says the CX-9 with its “fluid exterior lines gives an appearance of movement even while standing still.” Design cues include a long hood, laid-back windshield, short overhangs front and rear and a raked window with an integrated spoiler on the hands-free power lift gate.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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No need to push things by asking the Maverick to do something it was not designed to do, but the optional 225/60 Michelin Primacy all-season tires on 18-inch machined face wheels performed well, handling stops confidently with the 4-wheel ABS disc brakes. A small travel trailer was easily hauled behind the Maverick Hybrid. he Maverick is 68.7-inches

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. There is rear under-seat storage, and a clever design on the front doors to accommodate a large drink bottle or cup.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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The Maverick Hybrid or EcoBoost were not designed to be a heavy-duty work trucks, but more for the weekend warrior doing DYI projects or used for active lifestyles activities such as biking and kayaking. There is rear under-seat storage, and a clever design on the front doors to accommodate a large drink bottle or cup.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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I suspect that the correct plug will be of a twist-lock design as is typical of many higher voltage and amperage plugs used in commercial service and for industrial equipment. Perhaps you should have checked that before posting. as stated. 5 Clayton B. Cornell said on April 20th, 2009 at 4:43 am Emily, thanks for spell checking for us.