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2012 Hyundai Accent first to receive 1.6L GDI Gamma engine; 18% improvement in highway fuel economy to 40 mpg

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Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. MPG Contributions. Accent five-door. Click to enlarge. The 2012 Accent is slated to hit dealerships this summer. Gamma 1.6L

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New fleet customers for XL Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid upfit for Ford F-150 pickups

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EcoBoost engine and Ford’s Auto Stop-Start technology. base engine featuring Ford’s Auto Stop-Start technology. The XLP technology leaves the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements.

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First XL Hybrids XLP plug-in hybrid upfits to be installed on Ford F-150 pickups

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EcoBoost engine and Ford’s Auto Stop-Start technology. base engine, both featuring Ford’s Auto Stop-Start technology. The XLP technology leaves the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact. The XLP system will have no special maintenance requirements.

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Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

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Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show. In the SE trim which includes a standard dual exhaust, the engine delivers 200 hp (149 kW).

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Clean Fleet Report is cautious when reading auto manufacturer press releases, but in this case Genesis is on to something. The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. Expressively Designed Premium Sedan. RWD 21/31/24. AWD 20/29/23. RWD 18/27/21.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. In 365 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 26.1