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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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Honda piloting new road condition monitoring system to enhance safety

Green Car Congress

Honda is collaborating with the Ohio Department of Transportation and plans to start providing road condition data in early 2022, from Honda vehicles used as part of the pilot program, to help enhance the efficiency of the road maintenance operation in Ohio. Maintaining good road conditions helps keep everyone sharing the road safe.

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Independent Repair Shops Win Over Dealerships in Consumer Survey

The Truth About Cars

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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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. Story by John Faulkner.

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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. New Vehicle – Five years/60,000 miles.

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