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Hyundai is the IIHS Most Awarded Automaker So Far in 2024

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Hyundai Motor Group bucked that trend in early testing this year, earning six Top Safety Pick + designations, the IIHS’ highest award, making it the most awarded automaker so far. It’s important to note that some brands don’t get crash-tested, and the IIHS doesn’t test commercial vehicles.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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Mainstream brands tended to be on the cheaper end, while luxury brands from European countries trended much higher. Things start to balloon from there, with the priciest brands (in terms of maintenance) trending toward higher-end nameplates. Still, the list is more-or-less what one would expect. Meanwhile, Volvo ended up at $9,285.

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Ford Decides Against Dumping AM Radio

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The alleged concern was that all-electric vehicles would interfere with the signal and that listening trends were moving away from the relevant bandwidth. They want modern vehicles to add features and be superior to what came before or at the very least something approaching the status quo with a lower price tag.

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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

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Novel safety requirements also contribute to this trend. It has also ensured electrified autos carry around higher price tags simply by nature of having more materials going into their construction. While the above has a tendency to advantage newer cars in the event of a crash, it often places older vehicles at a safety disadvantage.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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However, assuming their purchasing trends have remained consistent since roughly 2018, there are a few obvious takeaways. If they’re not positive they’ll need the extra space, they’ll typically opt for something smaller with a lower price tag and are largely disinterested in juicy specifications so long as the test drive feels right.

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Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV drivers

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While sceptics have suggested that this trend will begin to fall in-line with retreating COVID-19 cases, a recent survey from Tracking Happiness found that workers are reportedly happier and more productive than ever thanks to their newfound flexibility. Savvy saving – investing in solar.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

However, assuming their purchasing trends have remained consistent since roughly 2018, there are a few obvious takeaways. If they’re not positive they’ll need the extra space, they’ll typically opt for something smaller with a lower price tag and are largely disinterested in juicy specifications so long as the test drive feels right.