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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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ACEN is now the most problematic area on most vehicles and is the cause of the industry’s 3% year-over-year decline in vehicle dependability. Key findings of the study included: The overall industry average is 152 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) this year, compared with 147 PP100 last year. Highest-ranked nameplates and models.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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As optimism creeps back into the car industry, the show’s organisers are positive that this year’s show will be a great one. “As GMC Yukon Hybrid. Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. As consumers start to show a renewed interested in buying vehicles, the auto show is. Chevrolet Volt. Fisker Karma.

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Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

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The 8L90, the replacement for the venerable 6L80 six-speed in GM’s lineup, is offered as well as standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 (L86) ( earlier post ), and on the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. l/100 km) EPA highway estimate—a 3.5%

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