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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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Neural Propulsion Systems launches NPS 500 integrated multi-modal sensing platform for autonomous vehicles

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Chrysler Pacifica with NPS 500. This direction is unique and is likely to succeed in a market that could reach $25B in 2025 for sensing and computing in both ADAS and robot vehicles. —Pierrick Boulay, senior analyst at Yole Développement. Source: NPS.

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3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van

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Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 kW) 3.0-liter Click to enlarge. I-4 EcoDiesel.

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New Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan features standard nine speed transmission, expected 35 mpg highway

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2015 Chrysler 200. Chrysler introduced the revamped new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan at the Detroit Auto Show. MultiAir technology, which is exclusive to Chrysler Group in North America, uses a column of oil in place of the traditional mechanical link between the camshaft and intake valves. Click to enlarge.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. Meanwhile, brands ranked near the bottom included Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Volkswagen, Jeep, Volvo, GMC, and Lincoln. It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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AQMD Seeking Operator for Burbanks Hydrogen Station

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However, the City of Burbank does not have the funds to continue the operation and maintenance of this facility. The station was designed, constructed and operated under contract and funded by BP and the US-DOE Daimler-Chrysler (DCX) Hydrogen to the Highways Program. Continued monthly maintenance.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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BEV fans will also cite high maintenance and repair costs that supposedly come along with ICE vehicles. Modern PHEVs and BEVs are subject to maintenance and repairs at any time. Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. In other words, ICE refers to the old-school vehicles that BEV fans call “gas guzzlers.”

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