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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

Green Car Congress

In 2023, the industry average is 192 PP100. The automotive industry is facing a wide range of quality problems, a phenomenon not seen in the 37-year history of the IQS The industry is at a major crossroad and the path each manufacturer chooses is paramount for its future. According to the newly released J.D. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

Baua Electric

Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. The Kia EV9 and several Genesis EVs are now $7,500 off with new discount offers. Kia and Genesis are offering significant EV discounts Genesis is rapidly expanding in the US, outpacing most luxury brands with sleek all-electric vehicles.

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US Auto Industry Down 8% Since 2019

CleanTechnica EVs

No other media outlet compares US auto industry trends with as much history and depth as we do in these. It’s time for another one of our quarterly US auto sales reports. First, before getting into the automaker comparisons for the second quarter of 2023 versus the second quarters of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, […]

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Owners are reporting more problems compared to the previous year, with the industry average escalating to 190 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Photo credit: Nestor Rizhniak / Shutterstock.com Recent findings from J.D. Power show that after three years of ownership, vehicle dependability has diminished.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Owners are reporting more problems compared to the previous year, with the industry average escalating to 190 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Photo credit: Honcharuk Andrii / Shutterstock.com Recent findings from J.D. Power show that after three years of ownership, vehicle dependability has diminished.

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Tesla Sets the Charge: Universal EV Standards in the Making

The Truth About Cars

Tesla's Influence on Charging Standards Tesla's NACS, known for its efficiency, is gaining traction among various automakers, suggesting a move towards an industry-wide standard. Kia, Lexus, Lucid, and Mazda: Adoption by Kia starts in late 2024, while Lexus, Lucid, and Mazda will join in 2025.

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Kelley Blue Book finds average EV price in US down 5.4% in January due to Tesla price cuts

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The average new EV sold for $58,725, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, and is still well above the industry average. The most affordable vehicles—compact cars, compact SUVs and subcompact cars— had incentives between 3% to 4%, which is above industry average. month over month and down 5.5% year over year.

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