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QOTD: How Charged Up Are You?

The Truth About Cars

Personally, I am not bothered by the idea of an EV muscle car, though it is a bit sad to say goodbye to natural V8 sounds -- I am not sure fake exhaust sounds will be a proper replacement. So whether I would buy an EV Charger is academic for the moment -- and I reserve final judgment on any new vehicle until I drive it, anyway.

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Used Car Purchase Warning

Clean Fleet Report

While they can be alluring, deciding whether to buy a used car that has been modified is a complex choice that demands careful consideration. They often exude a unique personality and style that sets them apart from stock vehicles. Car modifications can range from simple cosmetic changes to extensive performance enhancements.

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5 Common Diesel Truck Problems

Clean Fleet Report

Black Exhaust The black cloud of death with a diesel points to an imbalance in the air and fuel ratio. Stay On the Road Whether for work or personal use, maintenance should always be a priority. Take the time to find out the strengths and weakness of any vehicle you buy.

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Japan to Provide Tax Breaks for Hybrid, Electric Cars

Green Car Congress

Under provisions of a fiscal 2009 tax reform bill, Japan will waive an automobile weight tax for people buying hybrid cars and electric vehicles. This means a person buying a 2 million yen [US$21,700] car that weighs 1.3 tons has to pay a total of 146,700 yen [US$1,600] in taxes.

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

EV Central

I wouldn’t say he sounds smug and self-satisfied, because I hate understatement too much, but I would say he seems unlikely to buy an electric car any time ever. Personally, I think it’s time for fines to be levied on wilful stupidity. The post Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion appeared first on EV Central.

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Driving Dystopia: Pickup Sales Are Probably Going to Decline in the UK

The Truth About Cars

Rather than simply pegging corporate car allowances primarily to income, Britain’s BIK taxes also take into account what kind of vehicle you’re driving and whether it has an exhaust pipe. The same thing happens for those who elect to buy a larger vehicle with a stouter powertrain. But that presumes you’re in the basic tax bracket.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

Blink Charging

For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category. However, that higher upfront cost is mitigated in other ways.