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What does it take to turn a Ford Fusion Hybrid into a Police Responder?

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The hybrid mid-size sedans sold today by Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota are all tuned to provide maximum fuel economy. So what did it take to fashion a standard Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan into the 2018 Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan that Ford introduced yesterday?

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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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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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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This is a guest post by Asha Anna Chris (email id: cadillac.marketing2024@gmail.com ) The fusion of cutting-edge technology with the timeless allure of luxury cars has ushered in a new era of driving experience. For instance, Audi utilizes AI to enforce stringent quality standards among its suppliers.

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

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Seven of the top 10 brands in this year’s reliability rankings are from Japan and South Korea, including Subaru, Kia, Infiniti, and Hyundai. Making air suspension and AWD standard in the 2017 model has added more complexity and more things that could potentially falter. Three European brands, Audi, BMW, and Mini, round out the top 10.

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Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

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2015 Ford Fusion SE (2.5L). 2015 Kia Optima EX (2.4L). The 2016 Malibu’s all-new, standard 1.5L turbo engine is 86 pounds (39 kg) lighter than the current model’s standard 2.5L EPA Highway Fuel Economy. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT (1.5L 3,100 lbs (est.). 37 mpg (GM est.). 2015 Toyota Camry LE (2.5L). 3,192 lbs (MT).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan. Nissan Leaf – the Standard Bearer. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Now Languishing; Waiting for Reinforcements.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. The Sonata Hybrid comes with an extensive list of standard safety features.

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