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MetroMPG · 09-10-2009, 10:00 PM

Bob - thanks for posting that info-fest. Good stuff.

tjts1 - yes, I've seen the headline & skewed Insight conclusion spreading as well. Here's another random example: Consumer Reports tests fuel efficiency vs. speed; Honda Insight biggest loser - GupShup Forums

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