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Consumer Reports: These Automakers Create The Most Comfortable Cars

The Truth About Cars

Photo credit: Soloviova Liudmyla / Shutterstock.com The automotive industry places a high emphasis on the comfort of its vehicles. Brands like Porsche, Genesis, Audi, BMW, Lexus, and Rivian , known for its electric vehicles, have been recognized for their high comfort levels.

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These Are the 10 Least Reliable Car Brands, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Vehicle Dependability Study has provided insights into vehicle reliability, indicating a general decline in dependability across the automotive industry. Owners have noted problems ranging from the technological complexities of electric vehicles to the traditional mechanical issues. Power 2024 U.S.

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The Cars Most Likely to Let You Down, According to New Survey Results

The Truth About Cars

Vehicles that align with or exceed their advertised claims are often seen leading in owner satisfaction rankings. This observation is critical in the automotive industry, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling consumer expectations.

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Tesla Model 3 leads used EV price collapse

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New data reveals that the Tesla Model 3 is leading the current fall in used vehicle prices, particularly in the used EV segment. At one point, vehicle prices were still spiking, largely thanks to the constrained production of new vehicles. Overall, iSeeCars found that used vehicles had contracted in price by 4.7%

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Oversold Lithium could be about to rally

Green Car Congress

Last year’s 12 percent slide by the Bloomberg Commodity Index —spurred by 20 percent-plus declines by industrial bellwethers like West Texas Intermediate crude, steel and platinum—came in the wake of two years of modest gains. On the contrary, certain emerging trends in the industry suggest just the opposite.

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Life cycle analysis of three battery chemistries for PHEVs and BEVs; environmental impacts higher than expected

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Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have performed life cycle assessments (LCA) of three batteries for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full performance battery electric (BEV) vehicles. As an approximate indicator, if we assume a vehicle powertrain efficiency of 0.5 —Majeau-Bettez et al.

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Nissan reveals electric car plans

Green Cars News

This year’s Tokyo Motor Show may not live up to its normal standards as a showcase for the world’s most exciting concepts, but its relevance for the Japanese car industry remains intact. Earlier this month, Nissan announced the production of the Infiniti M35, which is expected to go on sale in spring 2011 (see article ).

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