In January, Ford introduced the all-new 2017 Ford Fusion, complete with technological innovations that make it stand out in its class. Here are five reasons it stands out: It combines all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The combination is a class-exclusive and is set to outpower the 2016 BMW 340 with a projected 325 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.
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Chevrolet has announced that it will sell a select number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverados with eAssist technology. In the Silverado, eAssist will use technology already in place in the Malibu Hybrid and Volt. With eAssit, Silverado drivers are expected to achieve up to 13 percent better fuel economy in city driving. “Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V8 fuel economy,”
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Ready! Set! Save money! When you buy a new 2017 Ford F-150 (yes, on the surface that’s not saving you money) you get the latest in the automaker’s Auto Start-Stop technology. All EcoBoost-equipped 2017 F-150 pickups will now have the technology, including the new Raptor. According to Ford, the technology, “shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a
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The U.S. will be receiving an energy infusion thanks to a partnership between BMW of North American and EVgo. BMW is supporting EVgo’s installation of 500 DC Fast Combo chargers by the end of 2018. There area already 100 EVgo Stations with DC Fast Combo charging, throughout California. By the end of 2015, EVgo expects to have nearly 50 of the additional chargers installed,
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The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel confirming the Colorado as the most fuel efficient pickup in America. Achieving an estimated 31 mpg highway fuel economy with the two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel and 29 mpg for the four-wheel drive diesel, the certificate confirms that with the Colorado’s 21-gallon fuel tank, the 2WD model offers an estimated
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Ford promises an upgraded, luxury experience with their Lincoln line of vehicles. Does the brand’s midsize SUV have the luxe details to make it compete with other offerings in its price range while being practical for everyday family use? Under the Hood The 2015 Lincoln MKC comes standard with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine available on FWD and AWD models.
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The Toyota Avalon has generally been known as a vehicle for the older driver. When we started telling people how much we enjoyed driving it, they would get a look on their faces almost in disbelief. The 2015 Avalon isn’t your grandmother’s Avalon. Under the Hood The Avalon Hybrid comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine good for 156
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Does the mid-sized that clubs along feeling too big for it’s engine? How is the gas mileage in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited compare to other vehicles in its class? Is the lift gate opening and closing speed a deal breaker? We put it to the test driving it around North Georgia and the South Carolina Piedmont region for a week.
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In January, Ford introduced the all-new 2017 Ford Fusion, complete with technological innovations that make it stand out in its class. Here are five reasons it stands out: It combines all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The combination is a class-exclusive and is set to outpower the 2016 BMW 340 with a projected 325 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.
Read more
Chevrolet has announced that it will sell a select number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverados with eAssist technology. In the Silverado, eAssist will use technology already in place in the Malibu Hybrid and Volt. With eAssit, Silverado drivers are expected to achieve up to 13 percent better fuel economy in city driving. “Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V8 fuel economy,”
Read more
Ready! Set! Save money! When you buy a new 2017 Ford F-150 (yes, on the surface that’s not saving you money) you get the latest in the automaker’s Auto Start-Stop technology. All EcoBoost-equipped 2017 F-150 pickups will now have the technology, including the new Raptor. According to Ford, the technology, “shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a
Read more
The U.S. will be receiving an energy infusion thanks to a partnership between BMW of North American and EVgo. BMW is supporting EVgo’s installation of 500 DC Fast Combo chargers by the end of 2018. There area already 100 EVgo Stations with DC Fast Combo charging, throughout California. By the end of 2015, EVgo expects to have nearly 50 of the additional chargers installed,
Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel confirming the Colorado as the most fuel efficient pickup in America. Achieving an estimated 31 mpg highway fuel economy with the two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel and 29 mpg for the four-wheel drive diesel, the certificate confirms that with the Colorado’s 21-gallon fuel tank, the 2WD model offers an estimated
Read more
Ford promises an upgraded, luxury experience with their Lincoln line of vehicles. Does the brand’s midsize SUV have the luxe details to make it compete with other offerings in its price range while being practical for everyday family use? Under the Hood The 2015 Lincoln MKC comes standard with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine available on FWD and AWD models.
Read more
The Toyota Avalon has generally been known as a vehicle for the older driver. When we started telling people how much we enjoyed driving it, they would get a look on their faces almost in disbelief. The 2015 Avalon isn’t your grandmother’s Avalon. Under the Hood The Avalon Hybrid comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine good for 156
Read more
Does the mid-sized that clubs along feeling too big for it’s engine? How is the gas mileage in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited compare to other vehicles in its class? Is the lift gate opening and closing speed a deal breaker? We put it to the test driving it around North Georgia and the South Carolina Piedmont region for a week.
Read more