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Honda premiers BRIO urban commuter car in Thailand

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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2023 Toyota Prius Limited Review – Finally a Worthy Choice

The Truth About Cars

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. 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

The Truth About Cars

An unexpected road trip yielded indicated highway numbers closer to 38 mpg than the EPA’s 33 mpg highway rating. 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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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

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

The Truth About Cars

The Prius’s new duds make the car more attractive but it remains wedge-shaped. Style-wise, it strikes a nice balance between looking decent and having the aerodynamics needed for fuel economy of up to 57 mpg. The old car could be tough on the eyes – this one at least will blend. Corners are no longer cause for dread.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. htm Advocates of the Th!

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