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Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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The leeway gained can go towards increasing fuel economy and engine power. Through unique technology that pretreats the aluminum surface by spraying molten iron, Nissan achieved a large reduction in the cost of the technology, allowing it to be employed in mass-produced engines without an increase in cost. The new 2.5L

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Out on the freeway, Comfort provided a comfortable ride and was preferred to Eco, where the acceleration response, gearshift points and air conditioning were reduced to get the best fuel economy. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) Road Test: 2015 Infiniti Q50.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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To aid in fuel economy the Envision has the automatic stop/start feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. mpg average.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. News: Infiniti Qs Inspiration. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft.