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Government Auctions Dozens of Cars Seized From YouTuber

The Truth About Cars

They’re also being auctioned as-is, and their previous owner’s blasé view of the law could extend to his vehicles’ maintenance.& & Bidding runs through October 13, so if you’ve got the itch for a disgraced YouTuber’s Hellcat, this is your chance. & [Image: Proxima Studio/Shutterstock.com] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Robotic Tire Changing Business Goes Bust

The Truth About Cars

RoboTire, which launched in 2019, had stated its intention to speed up vehicle maintenance for auto repair shops, fleet operators and dealerships. A Detroit-based startup hoping to normalize robotic tire changes has filed for bankruptcy, perhaps offering hope to all the humans worried that they're about to be displaced by automation.

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With 9M CR-Vs sold globally, Honda debuts its CR-V Hybrid

Current EV

In the USA, a total of 384,168 CR-Vs were sold in 2019 alone (wheelsjoint.com). It quickly established itself as a favorite with customers looking for a sturdy, reliable vehicle with low maintenance costs. The average maintenance cost for the first year of driving is $190. The Honda CR-V has an incredible record of global sales.

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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

The Truth About Cars

The idea has been revisited every few years, with 2019 delivering the model that only needed to be approved by local transit authorities that have the most to gain. The rest (not going toward the aforementioned debt) seems to be pushed into general maintenance and introducing automated tolling zones that don’t require traffic to stop.

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Fully Charged OUTSIDE 2021: Win a Kia E-Niro Lease

Drive Electric

The multi award-winning electric vehicle won ‘Car of the year’ back in 2019, as well as Best Electric Car 2020. Maintenance. We will pay for maintenance and repair work only when it is necessary as a result of fair wear and tear to the Vehicle. At Fully Charged LIVE 2019 we were testing out our new electric car finder tool.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Blink Charging

More interesting still, China sold more EVs the previous year than the whole world combined in 2019. EVs are much more sustainable and also need less maintenance. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. Miles Ahead.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. Low maintenance costs. 100K mile maintenance costs for the gas engine are estimated to be as low as $600. • Warranty and maintenance coverage is considered excellent.

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