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Nissan has expanded its “No Charge to Charge” promotion to 11 new markets making it now available in 38 markets nationwide. The newest cities added to the program include: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Cincinnati; Cleveland/Akron; Columbia, S.C.; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit; Knoxville, Tennessee; Las Vegas; Pittsburgh; Providence, R.I.; and Reno, Nevada. Other cities the program is available in include: Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Baltimore,

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The 2017 Acura MDX will undoubtedly prove to be a solid seller amongst families. The automaker has just revealed the SUV’s fuel economy statistics and pricing for the 2017 model. 2017 MDX Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Trim Name EPA Estimates MSRP MDX (FWD) 19/27/22 $43,950 MDX (FWD) with Technology Package 19/27/22 $48,360 MDX (FWD) with Technology and Entertainment Packagese

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What if you could drive from Napa Valley, California to Portland, Oregon without having to stop to fill up your gas tank? Wichita, Kansas to San Antonio, Texas? Columbus, Ohio to Birmingham, Alabama? The 2017 Ford Fusion Energi is poised to make you have less stops during your road trip thanks to regenerative braking and plug-in hybrid technology. It’s 610-mile

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Calling it more powerful and more fuel efficient, Honda has revealed the 2017 Accord Hybrid, expected to launch this spring. Powered by a second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, which includes a 2.0-liter i-VTEC Atkinson Cycle engine, the 2017 Accord delivers the highest EPA fuel economy of any midsize hybrid sedan. Honda says the 2017 Accord Hybrid powertrain, “will achieve peak combined output of

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Offering up an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 42 mpg, the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze L, LS and LT models can offer 570 miles of range in optimal driving conditions. 570 miles of range! That means we can comfortably drive from Atlanta to New Orleans, Columbus (OH) to New York City, San Diego to San Francisco or Albuquerque to Denver without having to

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The Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid will be joining the Clarity Fuel Cell as part of Honda’s vehicle electrification efforts in the coming year. Later this year we’ll see Honda’s Clarity Fuel Cell hit the market, to be followed by the Clarity Electric in 2017. The Clarity Fuel Cell is slated to be available to customers in select California markets in

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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.

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There are now 27 cities where Nissan vehicle drivers can charge their LEAFs for free during the first two years of its ownership or lease. “Nissan LEAF is an ideal option for Orlando commuters — in addition to the $7,500 federal tax incentives and HOV lane access*, LEAF buyers can enjoy two years of free public charging,” said Andrew Speaker, director, Electric

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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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Chevrolet has introduced the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV and we’ve seen it from all angles, on the outside. Here’s what you’d see if you took off all the fancy fascia and molding. The Bolt EV’s drive system uses a high capacity electric motor to drive the car offering up around 200 miles of range. The Bolt’s motor is capable

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