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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XIII)

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& That slight stretch was accompanied by a new chassis design, as the C-body (and all Cadillacs in 1957) adopted a tubular X-frame setup. Notably, the new design lacked side rails. But the frame design wasn’t the only update for the brand, as there was quite a list. The track front and rear was newly uniform, at 61 inches.&

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter Hydrogen-enriched exhaust is routed to the intake.

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Characteristics of Hitachis 3rd-gen Li-ion power cell used in GMs eAssist; 4th gen power cells and PHEV cells coming

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GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 The battery’s structure was also designed to minimize the length of the cathode and anode leads. Source: Hitachi Review.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Appealing Exterior Design. Attractive design details. The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille. Interior Wonder. Packed with tech.

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

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The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. There are design cues that are unique to the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport from its larger Atlas sibling. Stylish Two-Row SUV. Modern Exterior. Bold with increasing sport. What’s a lumen?

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Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssist goes on sale in Q1 2012; estimated 37 mpg highway

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The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. Engineers removed about 60 counts of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu’s design, compared to its predecessor. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Turbo Power.

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