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Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

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launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Nissan first introduced the Skyline in 1957; Skyline is sold overseas as the Infiniti Q50. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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

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mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Managed by the large wheel on the center console, selecting one of the modes integrates specific driving dynamics that affect the throttle response, steering, suspension dampers, and the exhaust note. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports. Road Test: 2015 Infiniti Q50. During our time in the G70 3.3T coefficient of drag and smooth body design.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Where we did much better was on a 102-mile freeway run in either Eco or Smart mode and with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 27.5 Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. In 386 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the start/stop (where the engine shuts off when not needed), we averaged 23.7

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chromed exhaust ports.