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1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. Fiesta’s aerodynamic design also helps reduce fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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Toyota Prices the 2010 Prius for the US Starting at $21,000

Green Car Congress

announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2010 Prius midsize hybrid ( earlier post ), scheduled to go on sale beginning in late May at Toyota dealers nationwide. The MSRPs for the Honda Insight, which Toyota considers a prime competitor for the new Prius, range from $19,800-$23,100.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. I had planned to sell them at first.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

It’s highlighted by a distinctive LED head light design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The swept-back coupe look leads to a distinctive rear end design dominated by an LED strip, stretching from edge-to-edge of the trunk lid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. A case for sedans.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

Steiner designed the prototype himself, basing it on the 1908 model, and then engaged the Chinese manufacturer. But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. I had planned to sell them at first.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. The new handsome styling forgoes sharp edges and a busy design for a more mature and finished look that hints Euro. Honda gives drivers options of two four-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic sedan. Two Engine Choices.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Staying clear of hyperbole and overstating what Toyota designers have done with the 2023 Prius, this is without argument the best-looking Prius of all time.

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