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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.) billion (US$3.1

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great.

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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. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/26 highway/22 combined. When fully loaded or pulling a trailer, mileage numbers may be less, but getting oh-so-close to 30 mpg is impressive for a 6,015-pound SUV. Fuel economy for the 3.0L Your numbers may differ. On The Road: Smooth and Responsive. An impressive presence.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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inch color touchscreen that handles the rear view camera and the voice-controlled 9-speaker Beats audio system that delivers deep, full, crisp tones for the AM/FM/HD radio, with USB ports and app connection interfaces. The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The LED tail lights connect across the trunk by a distinctive dashed light pattern. The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. Connectivity was through USB ports, Bluetooth streaming audio, and hands-free telephone with wireless charging.

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