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Porsche and Audi Recall Almost 6,700 EVs for Insufficient Battery Sealant

The Truth About Cars

The problem is related to a new sealant material Porsche added to its manufacturing process in late 2022. As with all recalls, owners can take their vehicle to a Porsche or Audi dealer for an inspection, and, if needed, the battery pack will be replaced free of charge. reports started trickling in.

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Would You Rather: Mitsubishi Mirage vs Nissan Versa

The Truth About Cars

With automakers having lost the plot in terms of new-vehicle pricing and dealers still tacking on markups, there are loads of people in need of cheap, reliable transportation. American manufacturers discontinued production of their smallest vehicles years ago to counter U.S. That has left Asian manufacturers to carry the torch.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

Not all succeed as talk is cheap, actions are tough, and many don’t do so well following through. The Hyundai Motor Group has made a $10 billion investment to build and sell electric vehicles in North America; the first is the 2023 Electrified GV70 built at the new manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Five-year Update: Your Author's 2015 Lexus GS 350

The Truth About Cars

Fortunately, timing with Covid price gouging after I bought the Golf meant I happily sold it back to the dealer (July 2021) to end the headache and didn’t lose money. In August 2021 it had a tire rotation and oil change at 45,934 miles at the dealer. & Nothing has broken whatsoever. I don’t plan on replacing those any time soon.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

According to recent data from the Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more than 12,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered nationwide in July. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal? What used market?

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Junkyard Find: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Coupe

The Truth About Cars

The LeBaron name goes well back in Chrysler history, starting when the coachbuilder known as LeBaron Carrossiers was purchased by Detroit car-body-builder Briggs Manufacturing in 1926 and Chrysler bought Briggs in 1953. Meanwhile, Dodge dealers were asking $4,991 for new '78 Diplomats ($24,286 today).

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

The electric scooter prices have almost reached price parity with petrol scooters and will soon be cheaper, once battery cells are mass manufactured in India. Cost of electricity is fairly cheap at Rs 10 per unit in the commercial location of cities and Rs 3 - 4 small towns and villages. For other manufacturers, check with dealers.

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