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Tesla holds highest average transaction price increase in 2022, Musk warns of ‘inflation pressure’

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Last night, CEO Elon Musk indicated both Tesla and SpaceX were experiencing incredible pressure from inflation, which would likely increase the costs of its products. KBB data displayed the average transaction cost of every major automaker in January and February 2022. Acura had the next-highest increase from January to February at 3.4

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda plans to introduce these models to the North American market as model year 2024 vehicles, one from Honda brand and the other from the Acura brand. Honda is conducting independent research on all-solid-state batteries in order to increase the capacity and lower the cost of the next generation batteries for its electrified vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Distinguished Design. The design team aced it.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry representatives. Acura TLX Type S. Acura TLX Type S.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. All prices include the mandatory $1,050 destination and delivery charge. Observations: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Competing in the premium compact sedan category, the 2021 Cadillac CT4 has some stiff competition including models from Acura , Audi , BMW, Genesis , Infiniti, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX.