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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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But Tesla’s power packs seem like they’re intent on hanging in there for at least a decade. Lincoln was close behind them at $5,040 over 10 years and followed (listed lowest price to highest) by Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, and Kia. Buick and Toyota were tied for second place at $4,900 over 10 years. Image: Tesla]

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Junkyard Find: 1986 BMW 325es

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The 325e and 325es got power windows and sunroof, plus other luxury goodies, but all of the '86 E30s sold here were packed with upscale features (including air conditioning and a pretty good AM/FM/cassette deck). The official price tag for the 1986 325es was $21,950, which comes to about $60,450 now.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review – Tightening Up

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They start with a reinforced engine-mount membrane – this is done to reduce vibration and improve power delivery and shifting performance for both the available six-speed manual and dual-clutch, eight-speed automatic transmission. Too bad, because the Elantra N would likely be fun on track. The changes are minor for 2024.

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Acura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]

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Acura has officially launched its first-ever BEV – the ZDX, and we at Electrek got the invite to Montecito, California, to test drive the top-tier S-Line trim of the crossover SUV. Acura did many things right in its first venture into electrification, but is it worthy of the performance grade the Honda division is known for?

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. Acura TLX Type S. Base price: $53,100. Base price: $75,000. Base price: $37,525. Genesis fields a powerful SUV. Base price: $48,900. This is just a taste.

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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. goes from six to four cylinders under certain power demands. Accommodating Interior.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. Plentiful Power. Matching the Polestar in power and range is the Jaguar I-Pace. A High-Tech Customer Experience.

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