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

Green Car Congress

Among brands, Chevrolet and Kia receive the most segment awards (four). General Motors Company models that rank highest in their respective segments are Buick Encore GX, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Tahoe. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. So why do Kia, Honda, Toyota and Chrysler continue to make these boxy people movers? For Kia, it meant replacing its light-selling Sedona minivan with the attractive 2022 Carnival. Observations: 2022 Kia Carnival SX. Drivetrain.

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Lamborghini Diablo restomod, Ford Mustang Lightless Horse R: Automotive Information Headlines

Baua Electric

Lamborghini Diablo restomod is first challenge from Eccentrica Ford Mustang Lightless Horse R racing towards July 27 debut 2027 Porsche Cayenne EV undercover agent photographs Jeep Wagoneer vs. Chevrolet Tahoe: Evaluate Massive SUVs MG 4 Xpower electrical sizzling hatch dishes out 429 hp NHTSA reopens investigation into Tesla accidental acceleration (..)

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

Clean Fleet Report

GM adds another big EV Performance Details Big car – Big screen Built on the dedicated Ultium EV Platform Next generation, 200kWh lithium-ion battery American made at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Michigan Front and rear electric motors 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph in under 5.0

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Electric Car Charging Stations: 6 Easy Steps To Test Your Range Anxiety (Before Buying An EV)

EV Life

Kia Niro EV). Trip Test 1: San Francisco to Lake Tahoe. As you can see in the map below, the fully charged Kia Niro has enough battery range (highlighted in green) to get me to Tahoe without recharging. The Kia Niro could get me more than halfway to LA before recharging. I first tested SF to LA.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

To jump over the midsize SUVs of the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer , Chevrolet Traverse , Volkswagen Atlas , Toyota Highlander and the Kia Telluride , the Palisade Calligraphy had better be a step up. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2020 Kia Telluride. Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Diesel.

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