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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint. Hagens Berman is reaching out to owners or lessees of a 2013-2017 Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 with a 6.7-L

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Chrysler Bringing New Dodge Caliber to Frankfurt Show with New Diesel

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The new Dodge Caliber. Chrysler is bringing the new Dodge Caliber to the Frankfurt Motor Show fitted with a new 2.2-liter, Fuel consumption is improved by 5% (5.8L/100km mpg US vs. 38.6 liter) in the Caliber are equipped with dual Variable-valve Timing (VVT) and an intake manifold design with flow control valves.

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

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In recent years, classic muscle cars have received modifications and design evolutions to help them compete in the world market of climate-conscious vehicles. not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. The Camaro was designed and manufactured to compete with Ford’s earlier muscle car models.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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The Subaru designed and built boxer engine, which has horizontally opposed pistons instead of configured in a V or inline pattern, uses Toyota’s direct and sequential port injection system and runs on 92 octane. The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. Designed to slip through the air. Ready to rev.

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Dodge introduces new Dart compact, pricing starting at $15,995; 40 mpg unadjusted with 1.4L MultiAir turbo and DDCT

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Dodge Brand President and CEO Reid Bigland introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show. Dodge introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact at the Detroit Auto Show. The last compact model introduced by Dodge was the Caliber, in 2006. “ liter turbo and DDCT transmission are 40 mpg US (5.88

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Chrysler offering ZF 8-speed automatic in 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger; improved fuel economy

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Chrysler will offer an eight-speed automatic transmission introduced and licensed through ZF ( earlier post ) in the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger for 2012. The result is a four mile-per-gallon increase in fuel economy that pushes the highway EPA rating to 31 mpg US (7.6 Fuel economy for both models is 19 mpg US (12.4

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