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2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Review – Beast Mode

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Other performance and/or off-road bits include a dual exhaust, skid plates, running boards, LED fog lamps, trail control, tow hooks, modular front bumper, 17-inch wheels, an electronic locking 4.10 The exhaust drowns it out, after all. rear axle, and a terrain management system. Except when the guilt concerning the low MPGs hits.

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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Proposals deemed to be duplicative of research that is already in progress or similar to proposals already reviewed this year will not be funded; therefore all submissions should clearly explain how the proposed work differs from other work in the field. Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials. Innovative Engine Boosting Technologies.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Review – Massive Change Leads to Familiar Feeling

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Even the fake-exhaust system sounded good at part throttle is it throttle in an EV? In fact, I found myself enjoying the R/T best in cruise mode, fake exhaust banished. Dodges fake exhaust sounds better on the Scat Pack in just about all situations, but should you want to cruise in silence, you can.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG Review – AMG All the Things

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Options included carbon-fiber trim, an AMG steering wheel, a winter package, 21-inch AMG wheels, and the Night Package (front splitter, roof rails, AMG exhaust, and more). With destination, the price tag was $93,400. That number is the biggest problem with the GLE 53 AMG.

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2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review – Still Got It

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The best part about activating the sport modes is the kick-your-butt sharp shifts of the transmission and the accompanying soundtrack – the active exhaust note fires off a satisfying thwack when the gears switch. Doing so is a bit tricky since the switch is a bit hidden, but once you locate it, you can go topless to your heart’s content.

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2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium MT Review – For Extra Fun, Add Third Pedal

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My test car came with options like a driver-assist package (cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors), a premium paint job, carpeted floor mats, and carbon-fiber mirror caps. That said, this particular test unit came close to the $60K mark and based at over $55K.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Acura Integra Type S

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An optional carbon-fiber spoiler added $950 and 19-inch copper wheels cost $2,186. Save for the trio of large exhaust outlets and the probably not necessary optional carbon-fiber spoiler, there's little of the "boy racer" styling of the Civic Type R. The exhaust note is fine, but unremarkable.

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