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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Spark; new 1.4L engine with 16% more power and 40 mpg highway

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It offers greater efficiency and refinement, along with new, available safety and connectivity features. GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88 Ten standard air bags include driver/front passenger knee air bags, roof rail side air bags and seat-mounted thorax/pelvic air bags. l/100 km) highway.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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The completely restyled midsize sedan is engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and features the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain, which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt. The Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet launches new generation Chevrolet Cruze in China; larger, lighter, more efficient

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liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. The all-new Cruze rides on a sports chassis that was tuned at the Nürburgring and comes with the GM-patented reinforced Watt linkage. Customers have a choice of a 1.4L direct injection turbocharged engine or a 1.5L

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Chevrolet launches new generation Chevrolet Cruze in China; larger, lighter, more efficient

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liters/100 km (41 mpg US) with the introduction of fuel-saving technologies such as the standard stop/start. The all-new Cruze rides on a sports chassis that was tuned at the Nürburgring and comes with the GM-patented reinforced Watt linkage. Customers have a choice of a 1.4L direct injection turbocharged engine or a 1.5L

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Driving Chevrolet’s 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel sedan

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Available at the end of 2015 to both fleet and retail customers in either LS or LT trims, the bi-fuel Impala features a dedicated version of the standard 3.6L EPA figures put combined fuel economy in gasoline mode at 20 mpg combined (17 mpg city/25 mpg highway), and 19 mpg combined (16 mpg city/24 mpg highway) with natural gas.

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Reducing the weight of the 2016 Malibu

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Chevrolet’s new 2016 Malibu, engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and featuring the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain ( earlier post ), is also nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the current model. The hybrid model offers an estimated 48 mpg (4.9 37 mpg (GM est.).

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

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Just don’t expect to stay fully connected to your own smartphone. The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid lineup coming this summer will return nearly 50 mpg, the automaker revealed Tuesday, as well as pep and performance that may rival that of the sporty Si model. And on the other hand, GM is pushing ahead with plug-in hybrids.