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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 Sometimes the engine water pump might leak. by BLNT, PriusPodcast.com.

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2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Review -- Adding Spice To Practicality

The Truth About Cars

The drive involved steep ascents and descents, snaking along off-camber berms, fording about a foot of water, driving through sand, and picking our way through tight quarters. TrailWatch stays on until 15 mph and turns on again when you slow back down to 12 mph. Look for a 0-60 mph time between seven and eight seconds.

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NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Tesla crash in Mountain View

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As the vehicle approached the paved gore area dividing the main travel lane of the 101 from the state Highway 85 exit ramp, it moved to the left and entered the gore area at approximately 71 mph, striking a previously damaged, SCI smart cushion crash attenuator system. The speed limit for the roadway is 65 mph.

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Green Deals: Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter goes nearly 19 MPH at a low of $450, more

Electrek

MPH for upwards of 26 miles before it’s time to recharge. Plus, since it’s IP54 water-resistant, you can even ride it in the rain without worrying about damage. Ratings are still rolling in here , but Hover-1 is well-reviewed overall. With a 350W brushless motor, it can propel you at up to 18.6

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UK company launches new optimized single-cylinder range-extender engine

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The range extender is based on a single-cylinder, water-cooled four-stroke engine that builds on proven, low-cost technologies in a design optimized for this application. In the CUE-V, the 60 kg unit delivers 15 kW at 5,000 rpm—sufficient to allow the vehicle to cruise at 60 mph without depleting the batteries. Click to enlarge.

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News: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness

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With dual mode and dual function the driver can select Snow and Dirt mode, Deep Snow and Mud mode (under 25 mph); Deep Snow and Mud mode (above 25 mph); and low speed and low-ratio gradient control that automatically detects vehicle travel on steep gradients. Hill Descent Control is standard. Story by John Faulkner.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Ford offers customers for Crew Chief powered by Telogis a range of exclusive benefits, including alerts and reports for safety belt status, oil life remaining, water-in-diesel, tire pressure and air bag status. Data shared includes exact fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, tire pressure and diagnostic codes such as water in fuel.