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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit).

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Interior convenience features include a rear view camera, auto dim rearview mirror, wireless phone charger, compass, dual zone automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering column, height adjustable front seatbelts, ambient lighting and a tire inflation kit. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. It wasn’t easy, but cracking 30 mpg on the open road was a nice surprise in this size of car. Event: WAJ Media Day (Genesis G70, GV80). In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Big spindle. Exterior Refinement.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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