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Hyundai introduces Veloster 3-door coupe; up to 40 mpg highway

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product initiative (seven new models in 24 months), on the heels of the all-new Tucson, Sonata, Equus, Elantra and the soon-to-be released all-new Accent. D-CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts provide optimum power, efficiency and refinement. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50. The body-color shark fin antenna, bright roof rails, panoramic roof, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate, bright twin exhaust ports, and LED tail lights finish-off the design. Efficient under the hood The 2.5L while running on 87 octane.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The hybrid powertrain The Environmental Protection Agency rates the all-electric range (AER) at 37 miles and fuel economy at 40 mpg highway and combined when running in gasoline-only mode. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips.

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Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

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Also on show is the new seven-speed double-clutch transmission (7DCT), which provides an improvement in fuel consumption and CO 2 emission compared to a conventional six-gear automated transmission, while acceleration performance increases. The new 7DCT is already available in the New i30, New i40 and All-New Tucson. The new Kappa 1.0-liter

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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Fuel economy and performance numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The shark fin antenna, roof rails, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate and bright twin exhaust ports finish-off the rear along with LED tail lights.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. In its second generation, the 2024 Toyota Mirai makes electricity onboard to drive its electric motor. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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