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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). TSI ACT BlueMotion, however, it is possible to route 100% of the exhaust gas stream via the turbine at any time by means of VTG.

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Lexus unveils new IS sport sedan and first-ever IS hybrid; IS 300h targeting 217 hp and 55 mpg US

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liter V6 gas engine. liter V6 gas engine. The IS 300h will be available in Japan where a majority of the vehicles we sell are hybrids and in Europe and other international markets where CO 2 emissions drive buying behavior. liters per 100 kilometers [55 mpg US], while delivering total system power of 162 kW [217 hp].

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. And yes, you can spin the tires! The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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seconds, but straight line speed is not why anyone should be buying a BRZ. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. The BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter,

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. The rear fascia houses quad, chrome exhaust tips. Running on 91 octane, over 249 miles we averaged 26.2 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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liter mild hybrid has an EPA rating of 21 mpg city/26 highway and 21 combined. mpg, which was a nice surprise for such a powerful engine and the 4,995-pound curb weight. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 second range.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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Alfa Romeo has likewise been talking a big game about going all-electric, making me wonder how their holdover combustion vehicles are going to fare when nobody running the business wants you to buy them. Fuel economy is said to be 29 mpg on the highway and 23 around town. Still, if you want to try and be frugal, the 14.8-kWh

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