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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone. Room for adults.

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Consumer Reports testing finds many small turbo engines underperforming; fuel economy, acceleration no better than in larger conventional powertrains

Green Car Congress

As another example, in December, Consumer Reports road testing found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 liter Four on Fusion SE models. The Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Kia Sportage Turbo, and Ford Escape 2.0T Ford Fusion. Kia Optima.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

Genesis (part of the Hyundai Motor Group that also includes Kia and Hyundai) already has some of the best-looking cars and SUVs, so adding the Genesis X Convertible Concept EV would just be one more bit of beautiful design to oogle. 2024 Kia Seltos. of torque, good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 A stunning electric drop-top.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

Green Car Congress

When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving. Ford Fusion Titanium. Kia Sorento LX. —David Strayer. Toyota Camry SE. Toyota Corolla SE. Toyota Sienna XLE.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

We got this stellar number by setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, which is the posted speed on Interstate 5. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5. Road Test: 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the 0.24 Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.

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Dark Horsing Around at the Woodward Dream Cruise

The Truth About Cars

While the deluge of power begins to trail off after 60 mph, a Mach-E GT can technically get there before Ford’s brand-new Dark Horse Mustang. The automaker’s event roster certainly could have used something like the now-retired Focus RS, Fiesta ST, or Ford Fusion Sport.

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