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Honda premiers BRIO urban commuter car in Thailand

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(HATC), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, has unveiled the BRIO urban commuter car. liter 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine delivering 90 hp (67 kW), with fuel economy of 5 L/100km (47 mpg US). Emissions from the Brio meets Euro 4 emission standards. Click to enlarge.

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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

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Vehicles also had to complete emissions, efficiency, and range events in which they had to achieve at least two-thirds the minimum fuel economy and range requirements. For fuel economy, this translates to at least 67 MPGe, or two-thirds of the 100 MPGe target for both vehicle classes.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 TDI, which conforms to the Euro-6 emissions standard. With a new 2.0L l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. mm bore, and 95.5-mm

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

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I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. suite of driver’s aids was standard and included pre-collision assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit assist. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. Toyota’s SafetySense 3.0

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review - For Those About To Flock, We Salute You

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It’s comfortable enough on a road trip, and the fuel economy is better than most non-hybrid compact crossovers. inch portrait-orientation touchscreen - standard on all but the base trim which makes do with a seven-inch screen - is clear and easy to use. The interior is a comfortable place to spend a day driving.

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2023 Toyota Prius Review – Better, But is That Good Enough?

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The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. Driving dynamics took a back seat to fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable. The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

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Drive the car gently and the EcoBoost is quiet. This version of the Mustang is really a sporty commuter car for those who don’t need to place adults in the backseat often – it’s not a pain in the ass in urban driving, but it can hold its own on a canyon road. The passenger seat is especially accommodating to the long of leg.

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