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QOTD: Which Car Will Pick Up the "Bad Driver" Torch If Nissan Discontinues the Altima?

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Earlier this year, the internet started buzzing about the Nissan Altima and its “upcoming” discontinuation. You could argue the Dodge Challenger or Charger, but they’re going away. Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC insider. Rumors are sometimes way off the mark, but they’re fun to discuss even then.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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Lincoln was close behind them at $5,040 over 10 years and followed (listed lowest price to highest) by Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, and Kia. Brands here included Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Cadillac, Ram, Lexus, GMC, Subaru, Mini, and Acura. The next group encompassed the $6,000-8,000 bracket over 10 years.

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Size or Speed? IIHS Study Examines Safety Between Models

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Because the little Mitsubishi was pursued by the Dodge Challenger. The IIHS faulted Dodge, Ford, and Chevrolet for marketing their vehicles in a manner that encourages aggressive driving. The model had an unfortunate, commanding lead and was followed by the hatchback variant.

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton Revealed, Should It Come to America?

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The model was sold here for decades as the Mitsubishi Mighty Max, Dodge D50, and Dodge Ram 50. Nissan would have been another option and even helped develop some of the tech for Mitsubishi’s pickup. But it wouldn’t be long until the company started culling its entire lineup to mimic what domestic brands were doing.

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J.D. Power Survey Finds Quality Control Has Fallen Into the Abyss

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Other names that managed to beat the industry average you might not have expected to see included Mini, Nissan, and all of the Korean brands. Meanwhile, Dodge, Ram, and Alfa Romeo topped J.D. But we know why Dodge is getting praised. Power's 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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But women tended to prefer their crossovers a tad smaller and didn’t mind having the occasional Nissan Altima or Chevrolet Malibu in the driveway — likely because they tend to sticker rather low vs the competition. In the post-war period, we saw the 1955 Dodge La Femme. Images: Kia; Dodge; Volvo] Become a& TTAC insider.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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But women tended to prefer their crossovers a tad smaller and didn’t mind having the occasional Nissan Altima or Chevrolet Malibu in the driveway — likely because they tend to sticker rather low vs the competition. In the post-war period, we saw the 1955 Dodge La Femme. Images: Kia; Dodge; Volvo] Become a& TTAC insider.