article thumbnail

Toyota and Google Cloud partner to bring AI-powered speech services to Toyota and Lexus vehicles without the cloud

Green Car Congress

Customers can now experience the first results of the partnership in the latest generation Toyota Audio Multimedia and Lexus Interface infotainment systems, including in 2023 models such as the Toyota Corolla family, Tundra and Sequoia and Lexus NX, RX and all-electric RZ.

Google 321
article thumbnail

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

The Truth About Cars

Power show that after three years of ownership, vehicle dependability has diminished. Owners are reporting more problems compared to the previous year, with the industry average escalating to 190 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).

Sierra 98
article thumbnail

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

The Truth About Cars

Power show that after three years of ownership, vehicle dependability has diminished. Owners are reporting more problems compared to the previous year, with the industry average escalating to 190 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).

Sierra 93
article thumbnail

Consumer Reports: Most Reliable Car Brands of the Year - Find Out Who Ranks Highest

The Truth About Cars

Photo credit: PaulLP / Shutterstock.com The automotive industry offers a range of options for consumers seeking reliable vehicles. Focus on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles The study pays special attention to electric and hybrid vehicles, including new criteria specific to these types of vehicles.

Acura 84
article thumbnail

Tesla Cybertruck sighted with apparent Starlink Mobility dish

Teslarati

Some units have been sighted with a faux Ford F-150 wrap, and another has been spotted with a loud green Toyota Tundra wrap. Tesla’s most recent Cybertruck wraps featured the vehicle’s graffiti logo from late 2019 when the all-electric pickup truck was unveiled.

Tesla 138
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Problems with technology continue to affect vehicle reliability for consumers, according to the J.D. Power 2016 US Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). 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. —Renee Stephens.

Buick 150
article thumbnail

Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

The Truth About Cars

To be fair, Investopedia does recognize the current state of the car industry elsewhere in the post, pointing out the unfortunate reality that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in America is nearly 50 grand whilst the average used set of wheels is in the $26,500 ballpark. We’ll let that recommendation sink in for a second.

Financing 105