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Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Owning a Car

Clean Fleet Report

When it comes to buying a car, there is more than meets the eye. If you buy a used car with tens of thousands of miles, you’re going to have higher maintenance costs than someone who buys a brand-new car, since used cars require more frequent repairs and servicing. Adding Up All the Expenses for your Wheels.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

Green Car Congress

This could eventually have a role comparable to that of the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel and modular gasoline engine kits (MDB and MOB). (“Baukasten” = German for construction kit). The resulting two-motor system could become part of the MLB evo kit, said Prof. meters (6.5 mi) of additional range per year.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

EV Central

But which is the better buy? There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Join us as we pit these two go-fast EVs against each other to see which finishes on top. Which is the best value?

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

Clean Fleet Report

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. Interior features include digital and analog clocks, Homelink and a first aid kit. When the time comes to stop buying cars with rear doors, and you have had your eye on a coupe, maybe you will say “I’m going for it!”

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time. There is no shame if, for you, Lincoln means either the massive Navigator SUV or the chauffeured Town Car sedan, as these are the most recognizable models from Ford’s premium division. The way to Lincoln.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

This excellent fuel economy is a prime reason to consider buying a NX 300h. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. Your numbers may differ. Lexus earned our praise by having volume and channel knobs for the 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System.

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2024 Abarth 500e review: This might be Australia’s stupidest electric car — and I bloody love it

EV Central

Good, because while the Abarth 500e might make zero sense by any of the traditional car-buying metrics, it’s also one of my favourite EVs I’ve driven this year. In the cabin, there are sports seats, a leather-and-Alcantara steering wheel, aluminium pedals, climate control and a big 10.25-inch Still with me? A second 7.0-inch