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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. It might not seem that long ago, but Toyota launched the Prius hybrid about 25 years ago,” Steven Elek, head of CR’s data analytics program, stated. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited is a rear-wheel drive, 200+ horsepower sports coupe that competes with the Mazda MX-5 RF , and shares a platform with Toyota 86. Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles. The Sports Car Contenders We’ve Seen: Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 (sister car). Road Test: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) No announced plans.

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