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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% General Motors.

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Toyota introduces 4th gen RAV4; discontinues V6 option as segment moves towards more fuel efficiency

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The previous V6 option will be discontinued because the segment is moving towards more fuel efficiency…and a midsize crossover like Highlander is satisfying those who need more power. —Bill Fay – Toyota Division Group VP & GM, Toyota Motor Sales USA. l/100km, respectively). As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the 54-mpg combined EPA rating. Looking at the latest “Highland” Model 3, as priced last week, it undercuts the Tesla by $9,000. sales in calendar year 2023. inch infotainment screen. with other markets to follow. EVs, while also committing to the revival of the rotary engine.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when pushing country lane corners in the Platinum Hybrid Max. Road Test: 2020 Toyota C-HR.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

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The front end has three dominant features with the Dynamic Shield grille, the bold spelling-out of O-U-T-L-A-N-D-E-R and the large, square enclosures housing the LED headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights and turn signals. The EPA rates fuel economy at 24 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The new light look.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. It has a more restrained grille and attractive LED front and rear lighting.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the more powerful Hybrid Max Platinum at 29 mpg city/32 highway/30 combined, while the Crown THS Limited and XLE fuel economy are rated at 42 city/41 highway/41 combined. The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when aggressively sweeping around country lane corners.

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