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Mercedes-Benz launches new E-Class; new engines, PHEV, driver assistance systems; DRIVE PILOT

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Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. Mercedes-Benz E-Class, E 220 d. All engines for the new E-Class are equipped with the ECO start/stop function. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. miles) of all-electric range.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. miles per gallon, with a high of 30 mpg over a 40-mile stretch with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. The G90 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.27 Control from the back seat Thedash has dual 12.3-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. Both routes are curvy, winding their way through citrus and avocado groves, with 150 cresting at 6,716 feet. Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet. Wonderfully Efficient. The Niro PHEV is powered by a 1.6-liter

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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All-New Updated Styling+Higher MPG and Longer Range. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro Hybrid has front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link suspension delivering a smooth and stable ride, with tire and wind noise at a minimum. We liked it then and like the all-new Niro hybrid even more.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 A Driver’s Interior.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy. Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs for the radio and climate controls, so Lexus earned our praise. Stopping was straight, with strong brakes and excellent pedal feel.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The S-Class debuted in 1972 and the seventh generation of this flagship sedan was introduced in 2021. When putting the S500 in drive and pulling away, you hear a distinctive click that reassures the door handles have retracted and will not be grabbing the wind as you whoosh down the road. liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined.