Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 90

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 New for 2021 is the Palisade Calligraphy, slotting in at the top of the Hyundai SUV line-up.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

VinFast invited Canadian and American automotive journalists to California to drive the 2023 VF 8, an all-electric midsize two-row SUV. Currently only available in California, the VF 8 also will be introduced in British Columbia, Toronto and Montreal. We found the front seats to be too firm, bordering on hard.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Case-in-point is the all-new GV60 EV, which followed its cousins, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2020), and the Kia EV6 ( 2021). Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 106

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Stylish Two-Row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. Adding extra style to VW SUV functionality.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 82

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybri d Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? The 2023 Kia Niro PHEV does not have DC fast charging. miles per gallon. With the 3.8

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 73

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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Kia Miles Tax Credit Charging 83

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

It fits in below the Tiguan in the VW SUV hierarchy. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. There are also settings for Snow and Off Road, and Off Road Custom, which offer traction options not found on most compact SUVs.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 80

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. Genesis fields a powerful SUV. – All-new for 2021, the midsize GV80 SUV has an optional power-folding third row. Kia Carnival SX Prestige. Kia K5 GT 2.5T. This is just a taste.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 22, 2024

Enter the 2024 Kia EV9 – a three-row large SUV with an electric powertrain that is one of the first vehicles of its type on the market. Not the first – all six of the luxury EV SUVs that Kia considers competition are on sale now, and one of the three mainstream rivals, the Chevrolet Blazer EV, has launched.

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Kia Wind Light Miles 59

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Subaru’s All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The all-new, all-electric 2023 Solterra compact SUV is a major step for Subaru, one that will be a welcome addition for its loyal owners. For even more peace of mind, on those occasion where a long road trip is planned, there are 10 free days of a Subaru gasoline-powered car or SUV.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 86

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. The up-market interior on the CX-9 Signature has a luxury feel usually found in a premium crossover SUV. In 235 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 24.1 The tires provided good grip when pushed hard on sunny and dry Southern California roads. Classy Interior.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy SUV 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

High Marks for Hyundai’s First Hybrid SUV. Hyundai’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the all-new 2022 Tucson Hybrid, delivers great fuel economy and seats five while hauling all their stuff, too. Whatever it is, during our week driving the Tucson Hybrid through Southern California, it drew plenty of attention and comments. Need we go on?

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

While some SUVs have numb steering, reducing road feel, this was not the case with the Escape PHEV, as there was never a time or situation where we felt disconnected from the tires and the road, including feeling planted around sweeping turns. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ).

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 90

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 Freshened Exterior New look coming at ya The HR-V is the smallest of Honda’s four SUVs and crossovers. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 77

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid, we drove 345 miles through Southern California, averaging 49.3 Road Test: 2022 Kia K5.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 82

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

However, this being the wettest year in Northern California in a very long time, we encountered heavy, gusty winds that curtailed any aggressive driving, especially on country roads. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. [

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Mazda PHEV San Francisco Plug-in 90

Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2009

Yet all that changed this week as a dozen fuel cells made their way from San Diego to British Columbia on a road show tour sponsored by the California Fuel Cell Partnership. Other cars at the demonstration included vehicles from Daimler, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen.

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San Diego Fuel Los Angeles Honda Insight 44

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. In the 310 total miles we drove through Southern California we averaged 30.6 kWh per 100 miles.

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Recharge Volvo SUV Google 78

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. Every car, SUV and truck is designed and built for a reason, and buying one to not do what it was intended to do is wrong in so many ways. In 157 miles combined highway and city driving through Southern California, our CVT-equipped Mirage SE hatchback averaged 42.2

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2024

The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. This will be the perfect entry EV for people replacing their gasoline-powered SUV. Prices are MSRP.

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MPG Land Rover Recharge Kia 69

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 Edging toward SUV looks. Knee and leg room for third-row passengers also is generous and puts all but the largest SUVs to shame. Coming soon—The Kia Carnival. mpg based on the dashboard computer. Redesigned Exterior.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 92

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 Knee and leg room for third row passengers also good and puts all but the largest SUVs to shame. Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid we drove 210 miles through Southern California, averaging 48.6 Road Test: 2021 Kia K5. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In our real-world experience, driving 251 miles through Southern California, we averaged 28.6 Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The Envision comes with one engine choice–a 2.0-liter mpg average. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. BZ” = “Beyond Zero”; “4” = “midsize”; “X” = SUV. Ready to roll.

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Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 98

Baua Electric

JANUARY 27, 2024

Porsche priced its electric Macan SUV —simply badged as Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, at $80,450 and $106,950, respectively. In pricing for its 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid three-row SUV released this week, for all but the base model the Hybrid version costs just $500 more—a difference that’s going to pay back very quickly in higher mpg.

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Tax Credit Tax Price Acura 52

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The midsize Santa Fe has been one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, so when it was time for some updates they weren’t going to just make it prettier, but also better to keep ahead of the pack. In 198 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California, and aided by the Idle Stop and Go (start/stop system), we averaged 25.6

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean 69

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. In 450 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 25.6 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 70

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Hyundai, along with its siblings Kia and Genesis, has some of the best-designed vehicles on the road. The 2022 Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s all-new dedicated EV-only platform, which will see service for future EVs from Hyundai, plus models from sibling brands Kia and Genesis. All models have SUV utility. Road Test: Kia EV6.

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Hyundai Lithium Ion All-Electric Light 87

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Debuting in mid-2021 as a 2022 model, the compact MX-30 EV will initially be sold in California in limited numbers–a total run of 560 units. This may be the best-looking crossover to come from Mazda, which is saying a lot as Mazda is respected for having the sharpest looking crossovers and SUVs on the road. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV.

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Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 84

EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura.

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Kia Honda Memphis Georgia 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 23, 2021

Cruising Southern California, we didn’t need the Snow setting, but we did play around with the other two. The plastic body cladding, which is usually reserved for serious off road all-wheel drive crossovers and SUVs, was used on the Venue for decoration. Road Test: 2020 Kia Soul. One capable choice under hood. So why the Venue?

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Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG Economy 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2021

In 200 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.2 And when you are ready to move into a larger crossover SUV, Mazda makes the equally appealing midsize CX-9, so there may not be a need to leave the Mazda family. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos. The EPA rates the CX-5 2.5L

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 62

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. In 248 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 26.2 Road Test: 2018 Kia Stinger.

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Cadillac MPG Fuel Economy Clean 92