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These are the 2024 World Car of the Year Winners

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Every year, different groups of auto journalists and industry professionals come together to choose a “best of” list to recognize vehicles in various categories. 7 Many of those names are familiar to Americans, but the list of candidates for awards is where things get really interesting. First, the overall winner.

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Tesla ranks second in customer website satisfaction study: J.D. Power

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Tesla earned second in the “premium manufacturer” category for highest-ranked web experiences, while the list was narrowly topped by the luxury brand Mercedes-Benz. While other startup EV makers like Rivian also feature online sales, their websites were not profiled in the J.D. Power study. You can see J.D.

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Tesla shares more footage of Optimus walking improvements

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On Saturday, Tesla’s Optimus account on X shared footage of the humanoid robot walking around one of its testing facilities, featuring the caption “Getting my daily steps in.” Tesla has shared its latest clip of the Optimus humanoid robot, once again showing off how smoothly the bot is able to walk around.

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Consumer Reports Revises Recommendations, Puts F-150 on ‘Avoid’ List

The Truth About Cars

This month’s issue featured machines in numerous categories slapped with an ‘avoid’ label – including America’s best-selling vehicle. Note that so-called ‘better choice’ vehicles in other categories saw their total overall scores land in the mid-to-high 80s. Public when shopping for big-ticket items like a car or pickup truck.

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Nissan to launch all-electric minivehicle in early FY2022 in Japan

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The planned minivehicle is aimed to redefine the popular car category in Japan, featuring instant acceleration, smooth driving, and cabin quietness that are key characteristics of electric vehicles (EVs). Purchase prices (listed price minus subsidies) are forecast to start at approximately ¥2 million (US$18,200).

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Volvo EX30 No Longer in the Running for NACTOY Award

The Truth About Cars

The Volvo EX30 was on the list until yesterday when NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert notified the group that the automaker had requested its new electric SUV be removed from the running because it won’t arrive until deep into 2024. Volvo has also promised extensive safety equipment and high-end tech features in the new SUV.

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Lost & Found: Uber’s 7th Lost & Found Index

The Truth About Cars

That honor is bestowed upon the catch-all category of clothing. Since this is a term which can encompass everything from hats to jackets and belts to shoes, it makes sense at the top of this list. Backpacks and purses are at number three, wallets at number four, and headphones round out the top five. & Hey, we’re all human.