Category: hybrid vehicles
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2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid- Drive and Review
Toyota freshened its compact SUV, the RAV4, for 2016 with some styling tweaks and also added a Hybrid version to the lineup. The RAV4 Hybrid has a quite good city-driving EPA test rating that’s significantly better than the regular gasoline engine version. This hybrid is pretty much in a class by itself and may just…
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In the News: Auto Hall of Fame, Le Mans, BMW turns 100, VW goes EV plus more.
While we celebrate all the fathers, here’s a quick summary of some of the top news in the auto world. The hot summer is rolling across the U.S. and the news in the auto industry is often times just as hot. Give it a read right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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In the news: SUVs in Beijing, car shopping mpg, Green Cars, Google cars, EVs, recalls, #Toyota in One Lap of America & more.
Did you get ready for the NFL draft? Well, there was lots of auto industry news and activity being made while you were. Just click right here and catch up on the top stories. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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In the News: VW answers, EPA backs down, Earth Day cars, Mustang is #1, Tony Stewart is back and more.
Catch up on what you missed while watching the NHL playoffs. The auto industry keeps making news. Auto shows, recalls, motorsports, clean air and more. Have a read right here with one click. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 #Kia #Optima – Pizzazz plus
Are you in the market for a good looking midsize sedan that breaks the mold of all the look-alikes? The revamped 2016 Kia Optima just might do it for you. Check out my review and take a peak at the photos and video. They might just entice you to take a test drive along LSD…
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2016 Chicago Auto Show #CAS16
The Chicago Auto Show runs this week from Feb 13 to 21. Here’s a little run-down on some CARS you will not want to miss. Just click here to read. Also, my colleagues Steve and Thom put together some thoughts on the show and you might like to read their perspective. Click here for that news.…
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UAW-VW, EV’S: Ford To Invest $4.5B, Faraday $1.5B, Gov’t OK’s Kit Cars & more.
Get caught up on last week’s auto industry news. Just click right here to see what’s been going on. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 #Lexus RX 350 and 450h
Lexus now has in dealer showrooms the extensively updated 2016 RX 350 and 450h luxury crossover SUVs. With more aggressive styling, a very comfortable interior, increased passenger and cargo room, and improved fuel economy, they are worth a look if you are in the market. Click here for my drive report on the new 2016…
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Two new vehicles from #Toyota – 2016 Prius and 2016 RAV4
Toyota recently held media introductions and driving programs in Southern California for two of its new vehicles, the Prius and the RAV4. Two of my colleagues were on hand for these and I want to bring you their first-hand reports. You can read about the new Prius from my Netherlands-based colleague Henny Hemmes who had…
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More and more VW, Look ma no hands Tesla, Truck of Texas, Green Car awards and more
It’s never ending with VW; Tesla says no hands or maybe yes; electric avenue is coming to everyone and more. MLB, NCAAF, NFL, NHL, whatever took you away — catch up here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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