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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

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As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Dodge Dart. Dodge Dart. l/100 km) figures—i.e.,

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

Clean Fleet Report

You can drive down most interstate highways and see at least one Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Challenger. Dodge Challenger. The manufacturer at Dodge wanted to enter the classic car scene in the 60s, but they took their time. Laura Gunn writes and researches for the car insurance comparison site, CarInsurance.org.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1.

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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. Dodge Journey, Avenger and Caliber and Jeep Patriot and Compass registered their best July sales ever. Dodge Caliber sales were up 63% (7,718 units) compared with July 2008. Dodge Avenger sales increased 30% versus July 2008. Dodge Avenger sales increased 30% versus July 2008.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

It is like incentivizing automakers to produce ICE vehicles with larger gas tanks instead of a higher MPG rating. Since the tax credit is based on base MSRP, this is a valid comparison as the cost differential between the ICE and BEV versions of the F-150 is $10,684. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.