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IIHS: small car driver death rates remain high

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Small cars and minicars accounted for 15 of the 20 models with the highest death rates for model year 2017, while nearly half of the 20 models with the lowest death rates were luxury SUVs. Very large SUVs have the lowest overall death rate of any vehicle category with 15 fatalities per million registered vehicle years.

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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In addition, two minivans were subjected to coastdowns to examine the similarity in derived coefficients for two duplicate vehicles of the same model. The SUV, a 2009 Ford Explorer with a 4-liter V6 engine, was also tested while towing an enclosed trailer. Using a rooftop cargo box with the SUV decreased fuel economy from 24.9

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next. It makes sense from an engineering perspective. But it also left your author wondering why standard hybrids weren’t seeing the same number of problems.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. The Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, however, with four doors and a longer wheelbase meant the ride would be more in-line with other SUVs. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles. If you are ready to scrap the minivan and SUV, get down to your local Subaru dealer and tell the sales representative you need to take a long, winding test drive. Premium – $28,955. Limited – $33,255. Basic – Three years/36,000 miles. Just drive.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. Exterior Statement. Clean Fleet Report.

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