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Toyota Yaris named 2021 European Car of the Year; 80% choose hybrid powertrain

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The all-new Toyota Yaris ( earlier post ) has been named as the 2021 European Car of the Year. Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth-generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the innovative first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, a first for Toyota. l/100km (63.5

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) and 35 mpg highway.

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2023 Toyota Crown Platinum Review – Eating (Some) Crow

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Which the Crown has – it’s comfortable inside, though I still don’t love the shifter design, and the wireless phone charging pocket doesn’t always keep one’s phone in place as it’s supposed to. Platinum trim means platinum pricing – while the Crown bases under $40K, the Platinum starts at $52,350.

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Audi unveils first “ultra” production model: fuel efficient A3 1.6 TDI ultra with 73.5 mpg US

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This latest A3 is not only the most efficient Audi, it is also the brand’s first model designated as “ultra”. The ultra designation expresses Audi’s commitment to systematic sustainability concerning production and products. The car has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.5

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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage w/ 3-cylinder engine the most fuel efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in US; up to 40 mpg combined

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The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 The 2015 Mirage is priced with a low starting MSRP of $12,995. l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

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When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , there was a shift away from smaller, more fuel-efficient cars toward larger SUVs and trucks. SUV and Truck Sales Decreased as Gas Prices Increased.

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