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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply. Looking and feeling like every F-150, but not.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( Speak to your dealer representative about when these features will be available.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). mph) in just 8.5 kilograms of CNG per 100 kilometers (8.4 lb per 62.1

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

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Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now. C-MAX Energi offers 195 net system horsepower (145 kW) with a fully charged battery, a top speed in electric mode of 85 mph (129 km/h), and a total range of 620 miles (998 km).

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7 A bit about that Lexus dealer. The average fuel economy was 46.3 mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes).

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

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rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 Tempting Lexus owners to plug in There also is the respected Lexus dealer experience—from shopping, purchase and service—where customers are referred to as “guests.” The RZ 450e is sold in all 50 states and is available at dealers now. front and 124.3 seconds 71.4 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery 6.6

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