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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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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. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Going fast in itself is fun, but add-in the Acura-designed air adaptive suspension and torque vectoring, and handling gets interesting when attacking the twisties. seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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These tires, which Clean Fleet Report comes across frequently on the cars we review, are designed for comfort and long wear, not necessarily for their handling prowess. Polestar calls it an “avant-garde modern design in a five-door fastback style.” The clean Scandinavian design theme thrives in the cockpit.

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EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

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In particular in the automotive sector, with long lead times, economies of scale and the increasing importance of cooperative systems, collaborative research at the European level adds value by bringing a wide spectrum of experts together to work on pre-competitive research. Ecological and efficient manufacturing.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. Swedish Design The XC60 Recharge stands alone in its exterior design, but not in an overly flashy way.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King.

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Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV

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In the automobile industry some brands say covering the seats in leather makes an economy car luxury. There were also 15hp and 20hp versions, shipped as a chassis to coachwork builders for custom bodies to be designed and fitted. The system was designed around the Spectre to maximize the cabin acoustics.