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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Review – Getting the Basics Right

The Truth About Cars

The standard-feature list is actually pretty comprehensive. At least the promised fuel economy is on the high side – EPA numbers are 29/40/33. In a world where the average transaction price of a new automobile is nearly $50K and additional dealer markups are all too common, it’s nice to know that value propositions still exist.

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2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Review - Shake It Up

The Truth About Cars

The hybrid Maverick seems to be the one getting the bulk of attention and the resulting additional dealer markup. It’s not going all the places where a Bronco can go, of course, but there’s a bit more capability than the standard Maverick. Into the void comes another flavor, the 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Review – Ready For New Challenges?

The Truth About Cars

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is launching now – dealers should be receiving units as you read this – and Hyundai has some challenges to overcome as it gets the new Kona to market. Fuel economy numbers top out at 35 mpg highway for a front-drive SEL. Those challenges mostly involve an expanded segment and some improved existing models.

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

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We are the only country in the civilised world not to have a a fuel efficiency standard (some people like to point out that Russia doesn’t have one either, but invading your neighbours is about as civilised as drinking vodka out of a sock). READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! And some journalists who work After Dark.

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News: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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liter non-turbo hybrid setup that has a rear electric motor that adds an additional 100 horsepower and bumps fuel economy to an estimated 34 miles per gallon (one mpg less than the Highlander Hybrid). The Hybrid Max gets bespoke front and rear lower bumpers; 18-inch wheels are standard, 20-inchers are an option. The base 2.4-liter

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Nissan launches new X-Trail Hybrid in Japan

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launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. Nissan Motor Co., Equipped with an optimized 2.0-liter

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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At home you can plug it in to a standard power point and you’ll go from 0-100 per cent charge in 9.5 Mitsubishi offers a 10 year/200,000km warranty, as long as you service within the dealer network. It’s hard to give a true figure for the Outlander PHEV’s fuel economy. Overnight, basically.

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