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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

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The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. Does choosing leather in an EV lower its carbon footprint?

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. liter pushes out an estimated 178 horsepower (133 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a stout 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque at just 1,500 rpm, the new engine mates to a seven-speed DCT, a first for the Kia brand. X or higher.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Escape PHEV has seven exterior color options—Oxford White, Agate Black, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, Vapor Blue and Atlas Blue. FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remote locking and unlocking of the doors, and starting the engine. Interior The Escape PHEV has three screens—the fully digital 12.3-inch

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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Clean Fleet Report’s Mazda6 Carbon Edition, which is offered only in 2021, is equipped with the only transmission available, a six-speed automatic, with paddle shifters and a Sport mode. Clean Fleet Report’s Carbon Edition, with a low 6.5-inches It starts with the Skyactiv-G. The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T Driving Experience: Exterior.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration. Carbon Edition $42,180. Carbon Edition $44,080. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The wireless phone charging was appreciated. Sport $35,060.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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This allows the driver to select the drive modes of Normal, Sport, Off-Road and Tow (when connected to a trailer, where it is rated at 3,500 pounds). The CX-50 comes standard with i-Active AWD and Intelligent Drive Select with paddle shifters, which Mazda calls Mi-Drive. So grab your friends, and take off for a few days.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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Ford’s Co-Pilot360 with driver-assist features is standard, and the FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remotely lock/unlock doors, and engine start. The 2021 Ford Bronco has an extensive list of standard and optional safety features, beginning with front, knee, side and side curtain airbags as part of the Ford Safety Canopy.

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