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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander made its world premiere before the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show. hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L turbo gas engine, the 2.5L With a 0-60 time of 6.3 of towing capacity.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0

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Kia enhances 2014 Optima Hybrid

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Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2014 Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. l/100 km), while the EX model delivers an EPA estimated 35/39/37 (6.7, l/100km). .

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Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US

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Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection with Auto Start-Stop as standard equipment, or the new 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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Toyota pulled the sheet off the Grand Highlander at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show , showing not only a stretched version of their popular SUV, but also some premium touches that make it “grand” in more ways than length. liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter

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Hyundai introduces new direct injection Lambda V6, new 5.0L direct injection V8 for 2012 Genesis

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai announced new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine, as well as the availability of a new 5.0L The addition of gasoline direct injection (GDI) technology to the Genesis 3.8-liter liter GDI fuel economy increases over 7% percent from 27 mpg to 29 mpg on the highway.

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