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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” GM underneath, but Acura throughout The ZDX comes in a base A-Spec and a performance model called Type S.

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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. 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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Independent Repair Shops Win Over Dealerships in Consumer Survey

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Photo credit: Memory Stockphoto / Shutterstock.com A comprehensive survey conducted by Consumer Reports , involving feedback from nearly 11,000 members on over 11,600 auto repairs, reveals a distinct preference for independent auto shops and certain chains over dealership service departments for vehicle repairs.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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“Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports , said in a release. It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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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. Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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SiriusXM satellite radio is included (three-month trial subscription) as is the AM/FM/MP3 HD radio, USB ports with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Maintenance Three years/36,000 miles. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ] Other Premium Small SUVs News & Driving Impressions: Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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You will love this system that includes FM and Sirius/XM (sorry, no AM band) as well as wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The system has an open-air woofer and a tweeter that sits atop the center of the dash. Do you love music? There is no wireless phone charging. Luxury you can use The XC60’s 8.5 Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [