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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. There is a lot going on inside the Bronco Sport, starting with the rear cargo area that has a rubber mat to protect the carpet from mud, water and sand. Back To the Future.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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SoCal freeways are primarily concrete and have been grooved to disperse water, so at freeway speeds the Mirage, at times, would track in any direction the road offers, which means it tends to wander. Consumers with low but steady incomes can get into a reliable new car, with a strong national dealer network to stand behind it.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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This is bordered on the right by a programmable display for water temperature, clock, fuel, amps and a G-meter display. If you are ready to scrap the minivan and SUV, get down to your local Subaru dealer and tell the sales representative you need to take a long, winding test drive. Flash Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The dash layout is logical, simple and clean, with three round gauges (tachometer, speedometer and water temperature/fuel) with black faces and white letters were easy to read. Go to your local Mazda dealer and see for yourself how the CX-9 has retained much of the old Mazda “Zoom Zoom” DNA. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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The lift gate has a small spoiler with two air flow vents coming off the roof that disperse water from the rear window, replacing a wiper. Speak with your dealer about any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay, and check with your state about the C40 Recharge qualifying to use the HOV lane.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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As an additional cost of operation benefit, the new 2018 Tiguan runs on regular; its predecessor looked for premium.). The system features a brake disc drying feature to help remove water from the rotors to optimize wet-weather braking, as well as Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), and Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA).

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