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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. “If you are considering a luxury model, it may be wise to purchase one from a domestic brand that may have lower maintenance and repair costs,” Elek added.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

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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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Clean Fleet Report got a look at the all-new 2023 Electrified GV70 a couple weeks before the Los Angeles Auto Show, and posted this sneak preview story. 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. Electrified Debuts Dominate the Scene.

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Why manual transmissions are still popular in India amid rush for automatics

Baua Electric

This in return increases the maintenance cost for the owner, eventually resulting in him or her spending a much higher amount for overall ownership throughout the car’s lifespan. For example, the iconic Porsche 911 is now back with a seven-speed manual transmission, which is solely meant for the purists.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

“Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports , said in a release. It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

inch horizontal color touchscreen display that houses the 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4 The low-slung dash has an adjustable 11-inch digital instrument display, and an 11.3-inch Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1 at seconds, Kia EV6 GT at 3.6

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Ferry raises $4M in seed funding for EV short-term leasing platform

Green Car Congress

Electric vehicle (EV) subscription platform Ferry raised $4M in seed funding from Porsche heir Toni Piëch’s AMYP Ventures, Venn Ventures, and angel investors Adam Forst and Lisa Besserman. 1000 miles per month (with the ability to upgrade), maintenance, and taxes are included.

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