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Chevy 2015 City Express cargo van rated at 25 mpg combined

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As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L In the 2014 Transit Connect, the 1.6L The 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS starts at $22,950, MSRP excluding tax, title, license, optional equipment and dealer fees. The vehicle’s 2.0L EcoBoost and a 2.5L

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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All comparisons are by volume. GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. to 997,824 units, according to summary figures from AutoData. Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 443, 297 units.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson behind the wheel of the Smith Ampere electric van, based on the Ford Transit Connect. In February of 2009 Smith Electric announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company to provide an electric version of the Ford Transit Connect Van for the North American Market. Click to enlarge.

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