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2024 Honda Prologue electric SUV starts under $40,000 with full EV tax credit eligibility

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The 2024 Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, qualifies for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. With the added credit, the Honda Prologue hits the “sweet spot,” with starting prices under $40,000. With the added credit, the Honda Prologue hits the “sweet spot,” with starting prices under $40,000.

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Gilchrist Car expands with 3 acquisitions

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Stephen and Charlie Gilchrist of Gilchrist Car in Hudson Oaks, Texas, purchased 4 dealerships in 3 transactions this past, together with the crowd’s first Honda collect. The primary acquire concerned Legend Pushed Buick-GMC and Legend Pushed Honda, each in Lawton, Okla., Gilchrist Car purchased the 2 shops Jan.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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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. Buick and Toyota were tied for second place at $4,900 over 10 years. The next group encompassed the $6,000-8,000 bracket over 10 years.

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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Dependability has a direct impact on purchase decisions and brand loyalty. Among owners who experienced no problems with their vehicle, 55% purchased the same brand again. In contrast, only 41% of owners who experienced three or more problems with their vehicle stayed with the same brand for their next purchase.

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GM boosting EV product spending to $27B through 2025; 1st use of Li-metal anode in GM battery

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At the virtual Barclays Global Automotive Conference, Barra and Doug Parks, GM executive vice president of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, shared key elements of GM’s plan, including: By 2025, GM will launch 30 EVs around the world, and more than two-thirds will be available in North America.

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PSA to acquire Opel/Vauxhall & GM Financial Euro operations for €2.2B; partnering on electrification and maybe fuel cells

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GM will also own warrants to purchase shares of PSA. Existing supply agreements for Holden and certain Buick models will continue, and PSA may potentially source long-term supply of fuel cell systems from the GM/Honda joint venture. With the addition of Opel/Vauxhall, which generated revenue of €17.7 billion (US$18.75

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

According to S&P Global Mobility, Buick was the brand that had the highest percentage of female customers with a 55-percent share at the start of 2023. Most of the relevant studies are several years old, frequently rope in the European market, and typically list high-volume models that are purchased by just as many men (e.g.