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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. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 ft 2 (1.9%); truck SUVs increased 0.4 ft 2 (-0.4%).

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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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Ferrari wins Le Mans, Alfa Romeo confirms first EV: Lately’s Automobile Information

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Lucid and Fisker are each getting ready to promote cars in China The post Ferrari wins Le Mans, Alfa Romeo confirms first EV: Lately’s Automobile Information appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Toyota to Unveil New Compact Car Concept for India at New Delhi Show

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Other vehicles on display are to include the redesigned Prado and Fortuner SUVs and the India-market-leading Innova minivan. The concept for the new compact car is to be unveiled at a TKM press conference on 5 January.

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Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

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Vehicle segments revealed as emerging aluminum content leaders are pickup trucks, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and both mid-sized and full-size sedans. lbs (248 kg), SUVs at 410.3 lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 The study finds that every leading automaker will have numerous aluminum body and closure programs by 2025.

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Top 4 Tips on How to Choose a Car for a Trip

Clean Fleet Report

For example, you might rent an SUV in the UAE for activities in the desert sands, rent a minibus for trips with a large company between countries and cities, find a sports car for fast trips around megacities. If your personal car is not suitable, you can always rely on car rental. A small sedan or coupe may be suitable for you.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. The minivan stigma is exactly that, as the Pacifica Hybrid is as modern and versatile as anything on the road.