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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 Signature, painted in Snowflake White Pearl, had a color-keyed shark fin antenna and a power moonroof, with the dual, bright exhaust tips completing the graceful and attractive design. Story and photos by John Faulkner. At least that’s what Mazda says. Classy Interior.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited that comes standard with HTRAC, Hyundai-speak for all-wheel drive (AWD). The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. Clean Fleet Report’s Santa Cruz was painted in a soft blue, which Hyundai calls Blue Stone. Hitting the Road.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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A hybrid hit Hybrid Power/Efficiency to Love Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid, powered by a 2.5-Liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ. he Maverick is 68.7-inches

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup, it was after driving it for about five hours. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in a non-hybrid front-wheel drive (FWD) 2022 Ford Maverick XL with the 2.0L Welcome To Your First Pickup Truck. We came away impressed with what Ford had created. Practical seating.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The 2022 Ford Maverick can easily slot into the role currently held by a crossover or SUV.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

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The Maverick was not intended to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior home owner doing DIY projects, or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners.

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