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Mercedes-AMG Brings Entry-Trim SL 43 to America

The Truth About Cars

turbocharged engine breathed upon by AMG and featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Electronically controlled, this drives the shaft of the turbocharger directly to accelerate the compressor wheel before the exhaust gas flow takes over the drive it in a conventional manner. What’s that, you say? Glad you asked.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 Bridging the past and present.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Green Car Congress

The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26 The truck chassis was redesigned as well.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

In my area of Orange County, California, it seems the Range Rover is the official vehicle of Newport Beach and Corona del Mar. Over 161 Southern California miles of more city than highway driving, our combined average was 24.9 The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Over 314 miles of Southern California city and highway driving our overall average was 38.8 On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. The drive modes present several options for tailored driving. A capable and efficient engine. A family resemblance.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Over 215 miles of Southern California city and highway driving, our combined average was 25.3 Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 Hitting the Road. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter second range. Premium Interior.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report spent a week driving in Southern California for a total of 179 miles, averaging 48.2 The drive and power modes described above present several options for tailored driving. If you want extra oomph, select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 But in California, it was averaging $5.88

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