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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

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Electrified Vehicles: A Mixed Bag Owners of BEVs and PHEVs report more problems than those with gasoline and hybrid vehicles, with tire replacement being a notable issue for BEV owners. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Electrified Vehicles: A Mixed Bag Owners of BEVs and PHEVs report more problems than those with gasoline and hybrid vehicles, with tire replacement being a notable issue for BEV owners. In the mass market, Toyota ranks highest with Buick and Chevrolet in a close contest for reliability.

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CMU study concludes diesel and hybrid vehicles can retain more value than PFI gasoline vehicles despite higher new car price

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port fuel injected (PFI) gasoline—during periods of higher fuel costs. For trucks, they also found that the diesel versions retained a greater value than the gasoline versions. to evaluate the actual resale values of diesel and gasoline vehicles sold after 3-5 years of ownership. Elisabeth A. Gilmore and Lester B.

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US LDV Sales Dropped 36.8% in March 2009; March SAAR Up Slightly to 9.86M Units

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Sales of light-duty vehicles in the US dropped 36.8% to 444,892 units, while sales of light-duty trucks dropped 39.0% Average monthly price of gasoline (all grades) is in green. The average price of gasoline in the US (all grades) in March 2009 was $2.011, according to the US Energy Information Administration.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. What the Volt has that electric cars lack is the ability to extend its range by means of burning gasoline, the most popular fuel among cars in the US.

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