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The last Consumer Reports survey was published in November 2022. According to the report, the most reliable car brands are Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Mazda, Honda, Audi, Subaru, Acura, and Kia. The most reliable vehicles are the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Lexus GX (not the all-new model), Mini Cooper, Toyota Prius , Mazda MX-5 Miata, Lincoln Corsair, Toyota Corolla, Subaru Crosstrek, BMW 3 Series , and the Toyota Prius Prime. No electric vehicles were on the list, and only two hybrid cars made the cut. All but the Miata and Prius Prime were 2023 model years. This suggests Toyota leads the pack in reliability as far as the hybrid powertrain is concerned. Asian automakers also score high, but that’s to be expected. That’s the reputation built over time we were referring to earlier. https://ift.tt/qF39WHm Most Reliable Cars: 10 Vehicles That Will Last A Lifetime Auto Updates

New Tiguan generation launches with progressive technologies and charismatic design In a world premiere, Volkswagen is presenting the all-new Tiguan and with it the third generation of the bestseller. The Tiguan is one of the most successful Volkswagen models in the world today. More than 7.6 million buyers have chosen the compact SUV since its debut in 2007. The new model will reach dealerships as early as the first quarter of 2024. Kai Grünitz, Brand Board Member for Technical Development: “The latest evolutionary stage of the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB evo) forms the highly innovative technical basis of the third generation of the Tiguan. Thanks to the large economies of scale of the MQB evo, Volkswagen is once again democratizing numerous high-tech developments such as the DCC Pro or the new hybrid drives with an electric range of around 100 km and making them available to hundreds of thousands of drivers.” The new technological developments realised with the MQB evo improv

Trump’s speech signals an effort by his team to look beyond his party’s White House nominating contest and onto a likely general election re-match with Biden next November. The speech to union members will be part of an intense campaign by Trump to win back some of the working class voters who defected to Biden in his 2020 victory against Trump. The UAW began a strike last week against the Detroit 3 over pay and other benefits, a labor dispute that could pose significant political danger for Biden. While Biden has touted his support of unions for decades, there is anger among some rank-and-file auto workers that he has not done enough to stand up to the manufacturers and their executives amid huge industry profits. Trump is seeking to exploit the dispute, and will try to persuade auto workers and other union members that he will be on their side if he becomes president again. Biden’s campaign on Monday harshly criticized Trump for his policies ahead of the speech. “Instead of s

MG, the legacy British brand owned by China’s SAIC Motor since 2009, sold more than 100,000 vehicles in Europe last year and says it currently has more than 800 distribution points at local car dealers across Europe and the U.K. Europe has seen its fair share of new entrants trying to win over buyers. The successful ones, like Toyota and Hyundai, only slowly crept higher in the ranks and never posed a real threat to Volkswagen’s dominance. Tesla’s success Now, the industry’s paradigm shift to EVs is creating unprecedented opportunity for newcomers. Tesla’s success has shown that consumers are open to outsiders, though it’s unclear whether Chinese brands will be able to match the marketing draw of Elon Musk. But with its unmatched control of the battery supply chain, China is well positioned to expand its share. Part of the Chinese newcomers’ strategy is to entice buyers with a range of commitment-light ownership options, starting with Lynk & CO’s monthly subscriptions. Deal

Mumbai, September 18:   KTM RC 890 is the new supersports motorcycle likely to launch in India on October 2, 2023. The new RC 890 from KTM is expected to be a middle-weight supersports motorcycle from the famous Austrian motorcycle manufacturer. After successful supersports like KTM RC 390, KTM RC 200, KTM RC 125, and KTM RC GP, the motorcycle manufacturer is anticipated to launch its new supersport bike in India. According to reports, the upcoming KTM RC 890 will be powered by the two-cylinder engine that powers the streetfighter version KTM Duke 390. KTM is expected to launch its new highly anticipated motorcycle starting in October. The company has no official confirmation about the launch date of the upcoming RC 890; however, here are some of the expected specifications and estimated prices.  Honda CB200X 2023 Launched: From Specifications to Price, Here Are All Key Details. KTM RC 890 Expected Specifications:  KTM’s upcoming RC 890 model is expected to launch with a two-cylind

Spring Free EV co-founder and Chief Product Officer Tenni Theurer didn’t expect to land in a career in auto finance, but her curiosity and willingness to embrace new experiences has led her to promoting EV adoption through more affordable finance channels.   Theurer co-founded Spring Free EV in 2021 after she and company co-founder and Chief Executive Sunil Paul met through a mutual friend in 2020, she told Auto Finance News .    Theurer said she had a desire to be part of a “meaningful” startup, and Spring Free EV fit what she was looking for as the company aims to help fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions through EV adoption . Spring Free EV provides fleet owners with a pay-per-mile subscription model to electrify their fleets.   “ The startup environment I’m immersed in keeps me enthusiastic about my job every day where no two days or even two hours are alike,” Theurer said. “The fast-paced evolution of EV technology and its potential to revolutioniz

The #7 Penske Porsche Motorsport 963 of Matt Campbell started on pole and led the field to the green flag. Sebastien Bourdais, who started fourth in Chip Ganassi Racing ’s #01 Cadillac V-Series.R, jumped to the outside and immediately made it a three-wide fight for the lead entering Turn 1. Campbell, on the inside of both team-mate Mathieu Jaminet (starting the #6 963) and Bourdais, locked up and missed the apex of the opening corner, which allowed Jaminet in the #6 entry to grab the lead. Consequently, it squeezed Bourdais, who was hit and spun around by the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06 of Tom Blomqvist , who was then hit by Phillip Eng in the #24 BMW M Team RLL machine. The first caution came out due to debris left over from the incident, which sent Bourdais into the pits with right front damage and in need of a nose change. Blomqvist remained out on track despite damage to the front of his car, while Eng’s damage was significant enough to require multiple visits to the