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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

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Combine this with affordability, and the Model Y is one of the most appealing automobiles on the market today. In April, the Model Y accumulated 16,232 registrations, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle sales. Credit: EV Sales Blog. Credit: EV Sales Blog. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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Hagerty Canceling Detroit Concours d'Elegance for 2024

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It’s been a privilege to unite car lovers in the heart of the Motor City at the Detroit Concours,” the organizers explained on the event website. As with other automotive shows that share its name, the event caters primarily to high-end vintage automobiles in exceptional condition. Thanks for riding with us. John's in Plymouth in 2011.

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Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment

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You can see the five levels of autonomy from the SAE below, courtesy of a May Mobility blog post. The vehicles are expected to include buses to start, before later including taxis and other automobiles.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. after overtaking General Motors Co.’s s joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp. and Wuling Motors Holdings.

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N Day: Hyundai Reveals N Vision 74 And RN22e, Ioniq 5 N Debuts In 2023

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The 21st century has been particularly kind to the Hyundai Motor Company, though this was hardly a matter of chance. Originally known in the West for providing bargain automobiles that were surprisingly competent, it wasn’t long before the South Korean brand was giving Japanese mainstays stiff competition.

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China's Huawei Establishes ‘Smart Car’ Unit With Changan Auto

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Huawei has announced it will continue becoming intertwined with the automotive sector after signing onto a joint venture with Chinese state-owned carmaker Changan Automobile.

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