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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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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. The Unpredictability of Repairs Versus Maintenance John Ibbotson, the chief mechanic at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, contrasts the planned nature of regular vehicle maintenance with the often unforeseen necessity of repairs.

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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. Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Maintenance Three years/36,000 miles. The GV70 competes against premium small SUVs including the Acura RDX , Audi Q3, BMW X3, Buick Envision , Lexus NX , Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC60. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [ In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements. 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.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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The 2021 CT4 comes with these warranties: Bumper-To-Bumper – Four years/50,000 miles Powertrain – Six years/70,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Six years/70,000 miles Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit. Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX. Ob servations: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD.