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Ford 1.0L EcoBoost wins 3rd consecutive Int’l Engine Of The Year; VW 1.4L TSI takes 9th straight win; Tesla the Best Green Engine

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liter EcoBoost also was awarded the International Paul Pietsch Award 2013 for technological innovation in Germany; the Dewar Trophy from Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain; and the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics in the United States. liter category, Audi won with the 2.5-liter, liter to 2.0-liter liter to 2.5-liter

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration. The accelerator pedal isn’t as touchy nor the crackling and popping of the exhaust note isn’t as dramatic as in Sport. T , Audi SQ5, Porsche Macan, Mercedes-Benz GLC 43, BMW X3 M40i, and sibling Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club. If you know the SUVs offered by the Volkswagen Group , there is a bit of Audi Q8 in its design. What we found is plenty of personality with German styling that may only be topped by the Audi Q8.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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The rear fascia houses quad, chrome exhaust tips. The performance, comfort, drivability and great design all make it a worthy contender among sport sedans such as the Audi A7, BMW 330i, and the Genesis G70. Road Test: 2018 Audi A5. Driving Experience: Interior. Observations: 2021 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV. powered models).

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

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Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe. liter engine or 550 horsepower. Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2.