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The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. But it also left your author wondering why standard hybrids weren’t seeing the same number of problems. Data is accrued primarily on model years from between 2000 and 2023.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
of total VIO; they were followed by standard midrange cars (11.9%) and small-economy cars (9.1%). General Motors was the top manufacturer for new vehicles in the Midwest (25.1%), South (18.9%) and Northeast (14.3%) regions in the first half of 2013. In Q2 2013, more than half (50.9%) of VIO were between model years 2000 and 2008.
Green Car Congress
JULY 3, 2017
Only four countries have energy-efficiency standards for heavy trucks, compared with some 40 countries with passenger-vehicle standards. Road freight vehicles alone accounted for about 80% of the global net increase in diesel demand since 2000, and make up about half of global diesel demand today.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Cadillac is the worst-rated domestic manufacturer and ranks near the very bottom at 28. Volvo finished last overall. Just as we’ve seen with many other manufacturers, major changes and updates can cause reliability to slide. Volvo drops six spots from last year as it rapidly brings a number of new models to market.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 8, 2024
Yes, the Polestar 2 is a Chinese-manufactured vehicle. The slightly-raised ride height, paired with the high belt line, low roof, and stubby tail are unusual design choices, though Polestar’s sister company Volvo was not often known for (P1800 aside) stunningly beautiful exterior styling. Does this get a charge out of you?
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