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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

In order to win the United States MPG crown for the 1985 through 1987 model years (for 1988, the Sprint Metro replaced the Sprint ER), the Sprint ER had a taller final drive gear ratio and a stingier camshaft than the regular Sprint. The Sprint was nowhere near the cheapest new car Americans could buy in 1987. per gallon.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

Before turning us loose on the famed highways in the mountains above Los Angeles, Ford set up an untimed autocross at Irwindale Speedway that would allow us to get a sense of the car’s handling. One note – if you want the magnetic ride package, and I think you do, you need to first buy the Performance Package.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. Once out of the Los Angeles area, we took CA 123 through Fillmore and Santa Paula, then headed to Ojai on CA 150 through the Topatopa Mountains. For most people this is more than they drive dally, which means they will rarely be stopping to buy gasoline.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

But consumers shopping for a performance EV, like it or not, this sprint speed just may be their pacing item for what to buy. Styled at the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, the ZDX and future Acura EVs will be tailored for American drivers who want comfort, style, performance and all-electric efficiency.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. The impressive interior with a long and deep features list and a full safety suite make the GV60 the luxury all-electric crossover to buy. EPA at 235 miles.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

There are already spaces in New York City and Los Angeles, and there are now two in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I’m located. That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. New electric vehicles like the VW ID.4

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. More than 90% of Prius owners tell us they intend to buy another Prius.

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