gas-guzzler

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Recent Examples of gas-guzzler And unlike the 12-cylinder predecessors that have been put to pasture, these hybrid V-8 Continentals avoid any gas-guzzler tax. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 The big question is whether people who pay hundreds of thousands of euros for growling gas-guzzlers will also shell out for electric versions. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Domestic factories have cracked the code on making cheap batteries for electric cars, which are fast replacing gas-guzzlers on China’s highways. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Under the previous environmental rules, automakers effectively had to sell zero-emission vehicles in growing numbers to offset their gas-guzzlers. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 Under the new law, however, automakers will no longer have any reason to buy the regulatory credits — marking a win for gas-guzzlers and a loss for EV makers. Ali McCadden, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025 There, the Porsche still dodges a gas-guzzler tax, with the Turbo estimated at 15 miles per gallon in the city and 23 mpg on the highway (15.7 and 10.2 L/100 km). IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas-guzzler
Noun
  • Along with his men’s store, her brother also owns a limousine business.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The Blue Butterly follows Sentwali (Toussaint), a man haunted by his past who lives a cocooned life driving a limousine through the city, who meets a woman, played by Succession‘s Sanaa Latham.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Kia's midsize hybrid SUV earns 37 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 June 2026
  • Production hit a lull last year as Toyota stopped building the fifth generation of the compact SUV and started making the sixth.
    Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • That has changed of late, only to have those thirsty for big V-8 engines get bitten by scary-high gas prices.
    Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
  • And unlike the 12-cylinder predecessors that have been put to pasture, these hybrid V-8 Continentals avoid any gas-guzzler tax.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
  • That concept carved a much smoother profile—one that was more crossover coupe than SUV—and was slated to be an EV only.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Earlier this week, Swift also opted for a floral Erdem mini-dress with a pannier-like skirt for the Toy Story 5 premiere.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
  • Woods' bag, specifically the bright orange Tux Clutch Summer Citrus mini from her brand Woods by Jordyn, has been in the building with her for every Knicks NBA Finals game that has resulted in a win for New York.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The Venue is Hyundai’s subcompact SUV that also happens to be the least expensive vehicle for the 2026 model year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Main rivals for the Envista include popular subcompact SUVs like the Hyundai Kona and the classy Mazda CX-30.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Investing in business development companies often means hitching our wagons to the market’s most prominent asset managers.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Take a quarter-mile stroll or hop on a wagon for a tour.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The Air is a sedan with breathing room, particularly on models equipped with a glass canopy.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 June 2026

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“Gas-guzzler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas-guzzler. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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