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2 weeks ago | 
inquirer.com | Scott Sturgis
2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD: Hybrid + F Sport = Fun and efficiency? Price: $73,050 as tested. Panoramic view monitor added $1,670; LED lights, $1,565; fancy paint, $595. More noted below. Conventional wisdom: Car and Driver’s pluses? “Three hybrid power trains to choose from, sharp bodywork, luxe interior.” Minuses?
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2 weeks ago | 
mahoningmatters.com | Scott Sturgis
2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD: Hybrid + F Sport = Fun and efficiency? Price: $73,050 as tested. Panoramic view monitor added $1,670; LED lights, $1,565; fancy paint, $595. More noted below. Conventional wisdom: Car and Driver's pluses? "Three hybrid power trains to choose from, sharp bodywork, luxe interior." Minuses?
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3 weeks ago | 
mahoningmatters.com | Scott Sturgis
2025 Acura MDX Type S SH-AWD Type S w/Advance vs. Audi SQ7 Prestige: The "Geez, this is really a lot of money for an SUV" comparison. This week: Audi SQ7, seriously a lot of money. Price: $116,540 as tested.
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3 weeks ago | 
inquirer.com | Scott Sturgis
2025 Acura MDX Type S SH-AWD Type S w/Advance vs. Audi SQ7 Prestige: The “Geez, this is really a lot of money for an SUV” comparison. This week: Audi SQ7, seriously a lot of money. Price: $116,540 as tested.
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4 weeks ago | 
inquirer.com | Scott Sturgis
2025 Acura MDX Type S SH-AWD Type S w/Advance vs. Audi SQ7 Prestige: The “Geez, this is really a lot of money for an SUV” comparison. This week: Acura MDXPrice: $75,550 as tested. Conventional wisdom: Motor Trend likes that it’s “quicker than pre-refresh Type S,” says “Finally, a touchscreen,” and “Top model is loaded.” But they decry the the “luxury doesn’t go far enough,” it “could use a grippier tire,” and there’s a “punitive third row.”Marketer’s pitch: Nothing gripping on the website.
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4 weeks ago | 
inquirer.com | Scott Sturgis
This story was originally published in The Inquirer on April 10, 2022. 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD R-Design: Gas-saving safety box? Price: $80,900 as tested. Climate Package adds heated rear seats and steering wheel and headlight cleaners for $750; Advanced Package adds graphical coolness for $1,650; summer tires on 22-inch wheels, $1,100; more noted throughout.
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4 weeks ago | 
miamiherald.com | Scott Sturgis
The Trump administration has tried to pull the plug on the federally funded EV charger program designed to electrify America' highways, but that isn't stopping Pennsylvania from charging ahead. The $7.5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021, and aimed to build out charging infrastructure in all 50 states. But a Feb.
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1 month ago | 
inquirer.com | Scott Sturgis
The Trump administration has tried to pull the plug on the federally funded EV charger program designed to electrify America’ highways, but that isn’t stopping Pennsylvania from charging ahead. The $7.5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021, and aimed to build out charging infrastructure in all 50 states. But a Feb.
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1 month ago | 
mahoningmatters.com | Scott Sturgis
2025 Kia K4 EX: When it's money that matters. Price: $25,320 as tested. Carpeted floor mats added $175. Conventional wisdom: Car and Driver likes the "interesting exterior and interior designs, spacious rear seat and trunk, lots of available features," but not that the "base engine is underpowered," there's "no hybrid power train available," or that "even GT-Line Turbo model lacks driving verve."Marketer's pitch: "Turn corners, turn heads."Reality: Turn corners?
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1 month ago | 
inquirer.com | Scott Sturgis
2025 Kia K4 EX: When it’s money that matters. Price: $25,320 as tested. Carpeted floor mats added $175. Conventional wisdom: Car and Driver likes the “interesting exterior and interior designs, spacious rear seat and trunk, lots of available features,” but not that the “base engine is underpowered,” there’s “no hybrid power train available,” or that “even GT-Line Turbo model lacks driving verve.”Marketer’s pitch: “Turn corners, turn heads.”Reality: Turn corners?
