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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 I mentioned the abysmal fuel-economy numbers – they are 10 mpg city/15 mpg highway/12 mpg combined. The climate is changing, after all.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Acura TLX Type S

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The Type S adds a front splitter, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, quad exhaust outlets, and Brembo brakes with red-painted calipers to the TLX. Changes for 2024 include the addition of a 360-degree camera and head-up display, a new 20-inch wheel design, and what Acura says is improved throttle response when the Sport+ drive mode is engaged.

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Amazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation

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Altogether, the Volvo VNRs Amazon just added to its fleet are projected to travel more than 1 million miles each year with zero harmful carbon and diesel particulate emissions coming out of their exhaust pipes. California continues to lead the way in setting world-leading climate goals. SOURCE | IMAGES : Amazon.

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BMW boosts fuel economy with climate control

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Reducing fuel consumption isn’t all about tweaking the engine – BMW has managed it by introducing a new automatic climate control system.

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2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series Review – The Fun of Wretched Excess

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Fuel economy is a predictably dismal 11 mpg city/16 mpg highway/13 mpg combined. Fuel economy is a predictably dismal 11 mpg city/16 mpg highway/13 mpg combined. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review – Tightening Up

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Give me internal-combustion and real exhaust noise and a trunk – hatchbacks have too much utility for me! My biggest beef was noise – while loud exhaust noise is baked in (and reduces a bit when the car isn’t in a performance drive mode) – the sounds coming out of the rear intrude on conversation. Too tall, too expensive, too electric.

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Maryland commits to ban on gas vehicle sales

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Today I announced action to ensure that all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the State of Maryland are zero emission by 2035. Car exhaust is the largest source of greenhouse gas in the State of Maryland. This new regulation puts us on a fast-track to meet our climate goals. In August, California became the first U.S.