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2023 Toyota Highlander Review - Choices

The Truth About Cars

Minivans are better than crossovers. In a roughly similar package, a minivan gives a family more space for both people and cargo than a three-row crossover, as the floor is lower. They’ve recently brought us the Grand Highlander and the Sienna minivan is a shining monument to soccer parents past and future. It shouldn’t be.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. The 2021 Sonata Hybrid comes in three trim levels of Blue, ES and Limited. Exterior Statement. More miles from up top.

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News: Mid-Year EV Sales Hit Peak

Clean Fleet Report

While pure EV sales were up compared to last year, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), hybrids (HEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) were down. The best-selling plug-in hybrid was the Jeep Wrangler 4xe while hybrids were dominated by Toyota/Lexus models that took 55% of that market segment. Leaf to Leave?

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

Green Car Congress

” [Note: In the first quarter of this year takes rates have been averaging around 8-12% for the Camry, Civic and Escape hybrid versions.]. The role of emotion in buying cars. He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan. ” Where hybrids get it wrong.

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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. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles. The BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter, Pulling hard through 7,000 rpm, the 0-to-60 times were right around 5.6

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. If driving in Hybrid or Electric mode, acceleration is quick and quiet. It’s a whole new world.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", No announced plans.

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