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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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All-season, but not the most fun The variable ratio electric-power assist steering was neutral and provided accurate turning results, with the leather-wrapped steering wheel having a good, solid feel. Toss some Bridgestone Potenza performance/summer tires on the GLI and the grip would be impressive. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The power-assisted steering was direct and gave good road feedback. The looks will reel you in. Effortless Efficiency. Soft-touch and full tech.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Clean Fleet Report tested the Kia Rio S five-door with standard equipment that included power windows, door locks and heated outside mirrors. Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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liter ups the power to 180 hp and 177 lb.-ft. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is tuned a bit different for each engine with Honda programming “step shifts” that simulate gear changes. Honda bumps up mpg & power. It felt peppy and had plenty of power for almost all driving situations.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Modern, clean diesel vehicles are becoming a competitive hybrid alternative. Honda FCX Clarity. GMC Yukon Hybrid.

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

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Currently, only alternative fuel vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. This would encourage drivers to consider greener alternatives and would no longer show a strong bias towards hybrid cars unless their emissions were low. Volvo believes the principal of hybrid cars being exempt from the charge is outdated.

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