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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Seven of the top 10 brands in this year’s reliability rankings are from Japan and South Korea, including Subaru, Kia, Infiniti, and Hyundai. When compared to the average non-turbo engine among 2016-2018 models, overall, Lexus makes the most reliable turbo powertrain, followed by Honda and Porsche.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Clean Fleet Report tested a XT5 Premium Luxury with the 3.6L liter V6 engine.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Clean Fleet Report drove the GV70 with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter Clean Fleet Report’s GV70 was painted in an elegant Saville Silver. Clean Fleet Report’s 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Clean Fleet Report is cautious when reading auto manufacturer press releases, but in this case Genesis is on to something. Clean Fleet Report was treated to the G70 with the 3.3-liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance, which is one of trims–RDX, Technology, A-Spec, Advance, A-Spec Advance and PMC Edition, Our RDX A-Spec Advance included the Tech and Advance packages, which loaded the interior with every feature expected on a premium SUV, including customizable, LED ambient lighting with 27 themes.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report’s Envision Avenir FWD, with $3,910 in options and the $1,195 destination charge, had a MSRP of $45,305.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report’s test S500 has $15,180 in options, making the final price $127,330. 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. News: Infiniti Qs Inspiration. Road Test: 2018 Genesis G90. Story by John Faulkner.