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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The Wrangler 4xe gets too expensive in top trims, but Jeep gave us a cheaper configuration for 2024 that makes it easier to afford. It also has 40 miles of electric range and an updated Google-based infotainment system that is more responsive than before.

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

Indeed, the Jeep Compass I am testing now makes only 200 horsepower – more than 300 less than the Bentley – and 221 lb-ft of torque, yet it also uses an eight-speed automatic transmission. But, of course, the two aren’t necessarily related. The Compass is a nice little ‘ute, but it’s not being mistaken for a Bentley anytime soon.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

Tesla will comfortably outsell Lexus, Honda, Jeep and others with its Model Y a chance to be the top seller among electric vehicles (December sales figures will confirm whether it overtakes the Model 3 for overall the overall 2022 sales leader ). It’s the first ‘affordable’ EV that’s not felt heavily compromised or compromising.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. Jeep Avenger The 2024 Jeep Avenger. It’s a Jeep, but not as we know it.