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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” GM underneath, but Acura throughout The ZDX comes in a base A-Spec and a performance model called Type S.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

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Independent Repair Shops Win Over Dealerships in Consumer Survey

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Brands such as Acura, Lexus, Mazda, and Volvo receive commendation for their dealership service satisfaction. Conversely, Jeep and Kia, followed closely by Hyundai, find themselves at the lower end of customer satisfaction scores. This variability highlights the brand-dependent nature of service quality in dealership departments.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. Plus, many hybrids are also made by manufacturers that tend to produce reliable vehicles overall, such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia.” It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Observations: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. The three Envision trim levels of Preferred, Essence and Avenir received not only a new body design, but also a reduction in base prices for 2021. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—The Crowded Compact Crossover Options.

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