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Toyota Launching G Sports Conversion Series; Includes Hybrids

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Toyota plans to begin a gradual rollout in Japan in mid-2010 of its newly developed “G Sports” (G) sports conversion car series. TMC has directly designed this sports conversion series, instead of the conventional approach of outsourcing development to a customization firm. Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 Prius G Sports Concept.

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Are Hybrids More Reliable Than ICE Vehicles?

The Truth About Cars

Consumer Reports' 2023 Annual Auto Reliability Survey reveals that, on average, new EVs present 79 percent more problems than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Conversely, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) show an average of 146 percent more problems compared to ICE vehicles. In contrast, U.S.

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Independent Repair Shops Win Over Dealerships in Consumer Survey

The Truth About Cars

Photo credit: Memory Stockphoto / Shutterstock.com A comprehensive survey conducted by Consumer Reports , involving feedback from nearly 11,000 members on over 11,600 auto repairs, reveals a distinct preference for independent auto shops and certain chains over dealership service departments for vehicle repairs.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

Baua Electric

“Toyota” announced a new eco-conscious AI copilot at the DC Auto Show yesterday, which promises to reduce environmental impact by up to 10% – but it turns out the whole thing was a prank, and the prank makes a real point about Toyota’s tendency towards greenwashing. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Koenigseg Gemera, Bugatti Kind 57SC Atlantic: Automobile Information Headlines

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In consequence they contacted Italian coachbuilder Zagato to craft a unutilized frame for the auto. Simply six of the conversions have been finished, and now one is up on the market. You’ll to find those tales and extra in nowadays’s automotive information, proper right here at Motor Authority.

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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The auto market is still settling down after policy changes that came in at the start of the year. Overall auto volume was 8,976 units, down 7.7% All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market.

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April 2023 – Great month for the Volkswagen ID family in Germany

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The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, 12.6% In terms of volume, BEVs outshone the overall auto market, growing 34% YoY to 29,740 units. Conversely, both Stellantis, and Renault-Nissan, lost share over the period. The auto market’s 12.6%

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