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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit).

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remote locking and unlocking of the doors and starting the engine, and the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate up to 10 devices, as far as 50-feet away. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use.

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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. The 15 speakers cleanly and clearly pumped-out tunes from SiriusXM and AM/FM/HD/CD, with connectivity through dynamic voice command, Bluetooth streaming audio, and hands-free telephone and messaging with Siri Eyes Free. Big spindle. Exterior Refinement.

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

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The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. It wasn’t easy, but cracking 30 mpg on the open road was a nice surprise in this size of car. The Genesis Connected Services and Digital Key offer multiple conveniences, including being able to start the GV80 remotely. Road Test: 2019 Genesis G70.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. The Lexus Enform Safety Connect allows for emergency help to be summoned with the push of a button. There is even a CD player.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

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Interior features include digital and analog clocks, Homelink and a first aid kit. The Lexus Enform Safety Connect allows for emergency help to be summoned with the push of a button. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. This fuel economy, aided by the low.29

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