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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

The Truth About Cars

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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SiriusXM and Nissan introduce new NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM

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is a provider of connected vehicles services to Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota, and gives customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. Lexus and Toyota took the number one and two spots, respectively, and were followed by Mini, Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia. 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. News: BMW iX EV.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Maintenance Three years/36,000 miles. The GV70 competes against premium small SUVs including the Acura RDX , Audi Q3, BMW X3, Buick Envision , Lexus NX , Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC60. All prices include the mandatory $1,045 freight and handling fee. Observations: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

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Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. Observations: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD. The three Envision trim levels of Preferred, Essence and Avenir received not only a new body design, but also a reduction in base prices for 2021. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60.

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