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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020.

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2011 Highlander Hybrid Equipped with Larger Engine, Improved Fuel Economy

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2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has significantly revised its Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011. Among the changes, the Highlander Hybrid debuts a new, more powerful 3.5-liter liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. Conventional engine Highlander.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically.

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NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

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(Rochester), with Blue Lake Associates (Rochester) are working on a device that could reduce pollution from a diesel engine by generating an ionic field to oxidize particulate matter in the exhaust, breaking down complex pollutants and making engines more environmentally friendly. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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The subtle but noticeable design differences between the two earns the Cross Sport a nod for being one of the best looking midsize SUVs. liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Following their “Kodo–Soul of Motion” design language, Mazda says the CX-9 with its “fluid exterior lines gives an appearance of movement even while standing still.” Design cues include a long hood, laid-back windshield, short overhangs front and rear and a raked window with an integrated spoiler on the hands-free power lift gate.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. Hyundai probably will go to this clean design in the coming years. Propulsion Options.

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