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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

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For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, real world fuel economy and new technology. Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Porsche Taycan 4S BEV. Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell EV. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5L

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Three other brands, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz, finished midpack. Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. Jeep has mixed results, falling two spots to 22.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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The new Charger, electric and gasoline, is built on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which it shares with the upcoming Jeep Wagoneer S and Recon, along with future models from Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?”

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Porsche Taycan 6,822. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) In fact, the latest sales figures show the Porsche Taycan outselling not only the venerable 911, but also the Panamera.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. The XC60 Recharge comes standard with eAWD and an Off-Road drive mode setting, but don’t confuse it with the likes of a Land Rover, Range Rover, Bronco or Jeep.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The EPA rates fuel economy to be 13 city/20 highway/16 combined while running on 91 octane. The design is just different enough that it is easily differentiated from its closest competitors—the BMW X5, Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S and the Porsche Cayenne. Five-Seat Speedster. A smooth design. It resides in the 8.4-inch

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. Maserati is part of the family that also makes Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Jeep, so there are some shared bits and pieces in the cabin, specifically the infotainment system. The base Ghibli engine is a Ferrari-based 3.0-liter