Electrification Milestones
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Chevrolet
Bolt is among the first to bring a true long-range electric vehicle to the
mainstream market.
Range: Until last year, Tesla was really the only company offering long-range electric vehicles. But new players like the Chevrolet Bolt (with a 238 mile range) have debuted, and more options are on the way.
Power: Mission E Cross Turismo from Porsche is a concept study of an
electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” Two synchronous
electric motors with a system output of over 600 hp accelerate the Mission E
Cross Turismo to 62 mph in less than 3.5 seconds and to 124 mph in under twelve
seconds. This performance is in addition to a continuous power level that
allows for multiple launches in succession without losing performance, which is
unprecedented among electric vehicles.
What’s Next? BMW has stated that every vehicle it sells will include an
electrified variant in 2020, with range exceeding 400 miles!
Powerful, Exciting Hybrids
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Lexus LC 500h keeps up with the V8 counterpart and gets 50 percent better gas mileage |
Lexus, one of
the most experienced hybrid automakers in the business, introduced the LC 500h coupe with a combination of a
3.5-liter gasoline V6 and an electric motor capable of posting the same 0-60
mph time as the V8-driven LC 500. Yet it gets30 mpg in combined city/highway
driving, according to the EPA, a fantastic score for a luxury performance coupe
and more than 50 percent better fuel economy than the non-hybrid LC 500.
Even Sales Leaders Need a Refresh
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While
some might leave a best seller alone, Toyota took a bold step in completely
redesigning the Camry.
After nearly
two decades of sales dominance with the Toyota
Camry, Toyota decided it was time to take a risk, and it proved to pay
off. The all-new 2018 Camry appears
likely to hold its spot at the top with greatly improved aesthetics inside and
out and upgraded driving dynamics.
Luxury in the Affordable Range
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Mazda3’s
interior delivers far more than its price would suggest.
In the
budget-conscious compact sedan and hatchback class, the Mazda3 exceeds expectations to deliver far more than its price would
suggest. Mazda pays close attention to the look and feel of materials and
consistently receives high scores for its interior in particular.
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