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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

Teslarati

Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. “If you are considering a luxury model, it may be wise to purchase one from a domestic brand that may have lower maintenance and repair costs,” Elek added.

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Porsche and UP.Labs to build startups tailored for Porsche’s business

Green Car Congress

Porsche is expanding its venturing network by collaborating with UP.Labs, a new model for fostering innovative startups. The startups’ focus will revolve around Porsche’s core activities. The startups’ focus will revolve around Porsche’s core activities. Porsche is investing a sum in the double-digit millions for this purpose.

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

The Truth About Cars

.& With this in mind, Porsche’s CFO was recently quoted as saying European combustion bans will probably need to be delayed and there’s good reason to believe him.& However, Porsche Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke was quoted by Automotive News on Thursday casting some doubts.&

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. The analysis shows that costs can skyrocket when the warranty and free maintenance periods are over. “The

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. They service all EV types, and offer pre-purchase inspections for EV buyers and regular maintenance services.

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Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking Technologies introduce iCar M2M solution for US car dealers and their customers

Green Car Congress

The solution enables car dealerships to offer value-added services to purchasers of any vehicle, un-tethered to the proprietary technology of individual vehicle manufacturers. The solution also gives owners peace-of-mind with a roadside assistance feature and advanced notice of approaching necessary maintenance work. SkyTrace, Inc.

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Why manual transmissions are still popular in India amid rush for automatics

Baua Electric

This in return increases the maintenance cost for the owner, eventually resulting in him or her spending a much higher amount for overall ownership throughout the car’s lifespan. For example, the iconic Porsche 911 is now back with a seven-speed manual transmission, which is solely meant for the purists.

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