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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. all-electric miles. ??

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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The electric power-assisted steering was quick and direct, with good road feel and response. The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. In January 2020, Kia announced it will be offering 11 electric vehicles by 2025, with the first new model, the EV6 hitting showrooms in mid-2022. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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The suspension of front MacPherson struts and a multi-link rear, with gas-filled shock absorbers and electronic stability control, was well mated to the 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels and 225/45 Bridgestone Potenza summer tires. The rear fascia houses quad, chrome exhaust tips. Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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The body-color shark fin antenna, bright roof rails, panoramic roof, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate, bright twin exhaust ports, and LED tail lights finish-off the design. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Clean Fleet Report’s CX-9 Signature, painted in Snowflake White Pearl, had a color-keyed shark fin antenna and a power moonroof, with the dual, bright exhaust tips completing the graceful and attractive design. The handling, with accurate electric power steering, belied this was a large crossover. Road Test: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Ford announced in the next decade the majority of its vehicles will be electric, and gasoline-powered vehicles like the Bronco Sport will be hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Nissan Rogue. Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

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