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Tesla Model 3 sales, Honda Insight recall, Mazda electric lineup and California goes its own way: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

California overrules the EPA's emissions freeze. Honda recalls the 2019 Insight. The Tesla Model 3 is the fifth best-selling car in the United States. Mazda announces its electric lineup with a familiar engine acting as a range extender. And Kia scraps plans for the Sorento diesel in the U.S. The Tesla.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

As I was contemplating the first Sprint ER I've seen in at least a couple of decades, the Air Force Thunderbirds screamed overhead as they practiced for the California Capital Airshow. It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas. 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER in California junkyard.

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Honda Prices the Insight Starting Under $20,000

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The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale 24 March with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,800 for the entry-level Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., gallon fuel tank, the Insight delivers an estimated maximum driving range exceeding 400 miles.

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Honda adding new standard features and lower-priced entry-level model to Insight lineup

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The new entry-level 2011 Insight. The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. gallon fuel tank, the Insight delivers an estimated maximum driving range exceeding 400 miles. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The 2ZR-FXE engine is SULEV-rated (with AT-PZEV) in California, and has a Federal Tier 2 Bin 3 rating. Bob Carter, Toyota Motor Sales USA Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota Division, said that Toyota is. The 2010 Prius is scheduled to go on sale this May. We think it will appeal to current Prius owners ,” he said.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

Running on regular unleaded, we spent a week cruising Southern California and covered 470 miles. Tell the sales associate you want to go on the highway to test the onramp acceleration and some corners to checkout the handling agility. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda gives drivers options of two four-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic sedan. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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