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2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

The Truth About Cars

The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. What isn’t is the Lexus-exclusive plug-in-hybrid model (exclusive to the all-wheel drive TX550h Plus) that hybridizes a 3.5-liter liter V6 gasoline engine for a very agreeable 406 horsepower and 30 mpg combined fuel economy.

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Electrified utes get serious in Australia! China’s GWM launches Cannon Alpha with top towing and torque numbers

EV Central

More seriously, BYD is expected to introduce the first plug-in electric ute to Australia before the end of 2024 while the PHEV Ranger arrives in 2025. No fuel economy numbers have been released for the Alpha, but the recently launched GWM Tank 500 claims 8.5L/100km 2024 GWN Cannon Alpha interior. While the 2.4-litre

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

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. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

Green Car Congress

As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

Clean Fleet Report

Out on the freeway, Comfort provided a comfortable ride and was preferred to Eco, where the acceleration response, gearshift points and air conditioning were reduced to get the best fuel economy. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) A robust V6.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. Click to enlarge.

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

Clean Fleet Report

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. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Turbo Power.

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