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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 I heard how nice it looked, how it wasn’t overly garish and, while big, it wasn’t too big.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. built Atlas 3-row SUV, a vehicle large enough that North America will be its single largest market. All-wheel drive will be available from launch, with total power of “about 330 hp,” VW said, giving a 0-to-60-mph acceleration time of 5.7

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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

The Truth About Cars

In the 1960s, Americans were enjoying cheap gasoline and everyday automobiles boasting some of the largest engines ever manufactured. In response, the United States mandated that the national speed limit be restricted to 55 mph in a bit to reduce fuel consumption. Let’s take a trip back in time to see how this all started.

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Dark Horsing Around at the Woodward Dream Cruise

The Truth About Cars

Beyond a handful of trim-specific quirks and a bigger gasoline bill, I doubt it would be that much more difficult to live with than the EcoBoost version of the pony car.& While the interior is clearly designed to be rugged and easy to clean, some of it feels and looks a little cheap. & However, it’s not all roses.

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