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Report finds US automakers remain profitable under future CAFE standards even with fuel price fluctuation

Green Car Congress

Even with wide-ranging unpredictable gas prices, US automakers will remain profitable and suppliers will benefit under existing national fuel economy standards slated to be in place until 2025, according to a new economic analysis brief prepared by independent automotive industry analysts, commissioned by the nonprofit group Ceres.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

Standard or available features include the drift brake, leather seats and steering wheel, interior trim upgrades, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the curved screen, navigation, satellite radio, Bluetooth, Brembo brakes, remote start, Ford Co-Pilot360, Nite and Bronze appearance packages, and 17-, 18-, 19-, or 20-inch wheels.

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. This Prius wasn’t a bargain at $38K, but that’s still under the average transaction price these days and within reach for plenty of folks. Out the door price? Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined.

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2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Review – Beast Mode

The Truth About Cars

Sure, you’ll be envisioning an endlessly spinning price meter on a gas pump, but you’ll also be making short work of the stoplight-to-stoplight dash. Fun never comes cheap and the price of entry for this truck was $75,775. With the $1,795 destination fee, that put the price at $109,740. You need to let this puppy run.

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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX Review – Urban Crossover, Right Price

The Truth About Cars

Some materials felt a bit cheap, though. The entire package is well put together, balancing fun-to-drive, functionality, and fuel economy. All at a reasonable price. Total price? There are a lot of good choices at this size and price point. If it looks like I am struggling to pick nits, well, I am.

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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Review – Getting the Basics Right

The Truth About Cars

Not necessarily in a bad way – nothing felt cheap. The standard-feature list is actually pretty comprehensive. The as-tested price seemed a bargain at $26K. At least the promised fuel economy is on the high side – EPA numbers are 29/40/33. It’s just that there’s not much extraneous fluff. Images: Volkswagen] *Ed.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Pricing and Warranties. The base price for the 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door is $17,090. Drivetrain.

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