The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

Not necessarily in a bad way – nothing felt cheap. Seventeen-inch wheels, LED lights all around, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and starting, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth. At least the promised fuel economy is on the high side – EPA numbers are 29/40/33. Overall, it could use a few more beans.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

Even with wide-ranging unpredictable gas prices, US automakers will remain profitable and suppliers will benefit under existing national fuel economy standards slated to be in place until 2025, according to a new economic analysis brief prepared by independent automotive industry analysts, commissioned by the nonprofit group Ceres.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2011

In sync with its past annual auto studies, AlixPartners continues to predict that US auto sales will climb more slowly, and to a lower peak, than many others are predicting. Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 billion in 2010 profit on a net margin of 4.6% billion on a net margin of 4.3%—things

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As I write this, I’m sipping my third cup of Kroger-branded “Breakfast Blend” coffee, brewed via a cheap Mr. Coffee maker. Hyundai still hasn’t quite caught up to the rest of the industry, as smartphone connectivity still requires cables for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It’s nobody’s first choice in gourmet coffee. But the 12.3-inch

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Push EVs

APRIL 14, 2023

of the auto market in March, down from 25.6% Overall auto volume was 281,361 units, up over 16% YoY, but still well down from pre-2020 seasonal norms. Outlook The auto market’s YoY growth in March, which the KBA attributes to improving supply chain constraints, was a welcome talking point for the broader German economy.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As for how much the aerodynamics help with fuel economy, read on. Size is the enemy of fuel economy, and even with a reduced cylinder count the numbers are a not great 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway/16 mpg combined. Smoothness doesn’t often come cheap, after all. inch rear entertainment screen. D and D costs an even two grand.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2017

With uncertainty at the federal level, California must maintain its success and leadership in equitably growing the clean energy economy. The state has become the most energy-productive major economy in the world, moving up three spots from 2013 to 2014, while also reducing its carbon intensity by 4.5%. Transportation.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

It gives you the chance for some seriously swift acceleration without making the fuel-economy sacrifices demanded of you by the bonkers 392. Speaking of warning, we can’t say we didn’t warn you that this Jeep doesn’t come cheap. Unlike the 392, this Jeep uses a 2.0-liter The base price for my test unit was $58,595.

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APRIL 13, 2023

of the auto market in March, down from 22.7% Overall auto volume was 287,825 units, up some 18% YoY, though still some 19% down from March 2019 levels. The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s overall best selling auto in March. overall auto sales growth YoY, BEVs stayed just ahead of the broader market, with 18.6% year on year.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter The dash has controls for 2WD, 4WD and Auto 4WD.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A high-schooler in auto-shop class will understand how a transmission works. Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. Finally, D and F: I’ve seen several racing movies, enjoy watching real-life car racing, have played Gran Turismo and Grand Theft Auto.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

Some materials felt a bit cheap, though. The entire package is well put together, balancing fun-to-drive, functionality, and fuel economy. No one likes being trim-shamed, and it’s obvious that EX buyers couldn’t or wouldn’t pony up more cash for the upper-trim Sportage. If it looks like I am struggling to pick nits, well, I am.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

While Honda Cars India will ship a vehicle based on its Asian Compact Electric project back to Japan, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India too has begun work on is PEAK EV project in the country for export to both brands’ global markets from India. The post India stays No.

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Qnovo

JULY 2, 2020

Tesla’s market valuation hit today $225 Billion, more than the valuation of any other auto manufacturer, highlighting the importance of the lithium-ion battery to our economies. It is no surprise that auto OEMs now rank battery intelligence software as critical to their systems.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

And oil only seems cheap. Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. That’s too long to wait to improve energy security, protect our economy, and address climate change. But let’s realize: defending our nation is never cheap.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

Germany’s Kiel Institute for the World Economy reported that BYD received €220 million in 2020 to €2.1 Back in October 2023, Europe launched its formal investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports – made by cheap labor – entering the European Union.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

inch colour head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, knurled rotary drive mode dial, power tailgate and keyless operation. The digital screens look flash, but otherwise it’s a bit devoid of flair and when you dig deeper some of the interior plastics feel cheap.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2009

litre engine means that it’s relatively cheap to run. The official fuel economy is 52.3mpg on the combined cycle, with carbon dioxide emissions of 130g/km, placing the car in Band D for road tax, costing £120 per year. The Mini One Clubman’s 1.4-litre

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APRIL 6, 2023

Overall auto volumes were 182,712 units, up some 24% year on year, though still well off the pre-2020 seasonal average (~230,000 units). The Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV, and 4th highest selling auto overall. The Model Y was also the 4th best selling auto overall (behind the Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, and Citroen C3).

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Although it looks cheap, the feel of the door handle is more premium than you might expect. Outside the LE there’s a constant reminder of base trim via some very cheap-looking plastic wheel covers. Worth reporting: Android Auto sometimes refused to connect to a phone (Google Pixel 6a). Not a big negative, but worth a mention.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

But it’s not cheap; it’s not elegant; and Lexus’ tech foibles carry over from the standard RX and other models. It can’t split-screen to show infotainment and navigation at the same time, so hope you like a whole lot of whatever is being used including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

That would be the Dodge Circuit, a car that Chrysler unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January and which is now prominently displayed at the New York Auto Show. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules are, as the name implies, based on an average fuel economy of all the vehicles a manufacturer sells.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Chinese OEMs are now producing good-quality vehicles, and thanks to cheap labor, government subsidies and economies of scale, they’re able to offer these at prices no Western automaker can hope to match. This can bring a lot of [confusion] to consumers and also to auto manufacturers. They are not eager to invest.”

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2023

Other standard or available features on the GT include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging; 3.15, 3.55 Fuel economy is listed at 14/23/17 for the manual and 15/24/18 for the automatic. This car isn’t cheap, and that stinks. Available on the GT, including with the stick. Torsen, or 3.73

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. One told me he was appalled when he learned that Ford, which lost billions last year, had staged a gala at the Hotel George V during the Paris auto show. Electric cars will be one answer.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

But after interviewing Ford’s Nancy Gioia at the recent Detroit Auto show, I’m now unsure of both the timescales involved, or how much the power and auto companies are behind it as a fundamental concept. That will solve these problems, not big government, big auto or big energy. — Mark - Dallas 21.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Furthermore, changing the battery pack on say a Toyota Prius often costs a fortune, at least in most European countries, so such cars better be VERY cheap, but they’re not. Batteries are highly special toxic waste and cannot be dropped on the average dump site, so who is going to pay to get rid of this problem?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Shenzhen manufacturing region, where the company is headquartered, is known for cheap unskilled labor, but BYD’s competitive advantage derives from its cheap skilled labor. And if you doubt that they will learn, check out my cover story about BYD in the new issue of FORTUNE, headed to subscribers and newsstands this week.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A mid-spec EV9 Earth is around $120,000 in the traffic, while the entry-level Air is a comparatively cheap $107,000. Considering the size and mass of these things, all economy figures were impressive. For you NSW lot, it’s $140,200. Over two weeks I tested the wallet-bashing GT-Line, then the entry-level Air.

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