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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. The up-market interior on the CX-9 Signature has a luxury feel usually found in a premium crossover SUV. For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Ready to rack up the miles. Classy Interior.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. New Vehicle Five years/60,000 miles.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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As an automotive journalist I do this frequently with the cars I am reviewing as I like to hear real world experiences from people who have put on thousands of miles under different driving and road conditions. In 212 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 44.3 he Maverick is 68.7-inches

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Our best all-highway number, on a 135-mile run with the cruise control set to 65 mph, was 32.1 It didn’t rain in Southern California during our test week, but our history with front-wheel drive cars is they track well in the wet. second 0-60 mph time.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. A smaller, but not small pickup.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. Plug-In Conversions Corp www.pluginconversions.com of Poway, near San Diego, CA converts the Toyota Prius using NiMH batteries and the EAA-PHEV open source control system, and will provide kits to qualified DIY installers.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. I dont like the idea of leasing a battery pack, or project Better Places pay for however-so-many miles on a plan and whatnot. Install 3 miles of charging lane with about the same frequency as Rest Stops. not an issue.