The Truth About Cars

MARCH 20, 2024

Brands such as Acura, Lexus, Mazda, and Volvo receive commendation for their dealership service satisfaction. The Unpredictability of Repairs Versus Maintenance John Ibbotson, the chief mechanic at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, contrasts the planned nature of regular vehicle maintenance with the often unforeseen necessity of repairs.

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Jeep Maintenance Acura Kia 52

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

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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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing. Maintenance Three years/36,000 miles.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Swedeish design elements The correctly sized grille is bordered by LED headlamps with a distinctive lighting pattern of a horizontal elongated “T”. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 78

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

The sculpted front end incorporates LED head and daytime running lights sitting outside the wide, and not-so-large, tasteful new grille, which was finished in tinted chrome. The LED tail lights are mere slits on the outer edges of the hands-free lift gate. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. Observations: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

Still “edgy” The front grille, with bright, distinctive hot foil stamping, is framed by the signature vertical LED lighting. The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chromed exhaust ports. If taking a road trip with four adults is in your plans, have them pack light.

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93