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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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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. Nearly all new-car warranties last at least three years, and repairs, if needed, are covered.

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News: Mid-Year EV Sales Hit Peak

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They are not science experiments or beta testing projects (with some exceptions that we won’t go into), but functional vehicles that work at whatever task is thrown their way–from hauling people (still waiting on a full electric minivan, Chrysler) to lighting up your house in a power outage (thank you, Ford Lightning ).

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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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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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including our Prius Prime review that will include detailed reporting on its performance, handling, ride and real world driving range. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Comprehensive – Three years/36,000 miles Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles Hybrid Battery – 10 years/150,000 miles Hybrid System – Eight years/100,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Two years/25,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles Corrosion Perforation – Five years/Unlimited miles.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. Order a reprint of this article now APRIL 7, 2009 GM, Segway to Make Vehicle Article Video Comments more in Auto Industry News » Email Printer Friendly Share: Yahoo Buzz facebook MySpace LinkedIn Digg del.icio.us Forgot your username or password? Home World U.S.

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GM's New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt - Environmental Capital - WSJ

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This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. News Heard on the Street Obamas First 100 Days Weekend Europe WSJ. That is certainly what Chryslers public debut of the Peapod on Earth Day felt like. An account already exists for the email address entered. Forgot your username or password? Close Home World U.S.

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