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Junkyard Find: 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon

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Car shoppers on our continent had been steadily losing interest in wagons since the year of Peak Wagon (1977) , with de-wagon-ification really accelerating when minivan sales took off in the 1980s and the SUV craze took full effect in the 1990s. I don't feel much passion one way or the other for the station wagon.

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Junkyard Find: 1986 Dodge Aries SE Four-Door Sedan

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Though the extended Chrysler K Family had many members (including minivans and Maseratis ) and stayed in production deep into the 1990s, there were just five true K models sold in the United States: the Plymouth Reliant, Dodge Aries, Dodge 400, Dodge 600 and Chrysler LeBaron (though not all the LeBarons and 600s were genuine Ks).

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975. Both the GHG emissions and fuel economy standards rely on footprint to determine vehicle GHG and fuel economy targets. ft 2 (-0.4%).

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Chrysler Airflow identify, design, gained’t elevate over to manufacturing EV

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The Airflow idea was once constructed off the RU platform that underpins the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, however Motor Development experiences the manufacturing electrical crossover will virtue the STLA Immense platform, one in every of 4 devoted EV architectures to be worn in next Stellantis electrical fashions.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. l/100km) or more.

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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review – Quiet Luxury

The Truth About Cars

Wagons have often been stereotyped as boring – especially before the shift to minivans and later, SUVs, which made them seem cool again – but boring isn’t always bad. To that end, the standard features include a 12.3-inch To that end, the standard features include a 12.3-inch Sometimes it’s nice and peaceful. The cabin helps.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States.