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News Opinion (Page 99)

News Opinion

Opinion on auto industry news. Opinion on cars and new vehicles.

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We contrast the difference in price to maintain a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV and a Tesla Model Y BEV all-wheel drive green crossover. The result surprised us.
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Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis use the excellent Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires on many of its performance cars. You may not like or even agree to the answer why, but it’s not just because the Pilot 4s is a great tire.
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We review the all-new 4-cylinder GR Supra 2.0 and find a lot of interesting differences between it and the other Toyota and Lexus sport coupes.
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Aside from a horse-drawn wagon, Mazda’s CX-5 is the perfect family vehicle in which to tour some of New Hampshire’s prettiest destinations.
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Volkswagen will create a new electric vehicle manufacturing center in the U.S.
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Infotainment is an important consideration when choosing a new vehicle. Here is one feature to be sure your new car has.
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Tesla promises its Model Y will save its owner $4,300 in fuel savings. How much will it save you in energy costs over six years vs. the Toyota RAV4 Prime or RAV4 Hybrid?
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A new study confirms what every member of a green car group already knows - Green cars are flying off of lots.
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We sold a 2007 Honda Fit Sport on Craigslist for $2,500. What was remarkable was how fast and easy the entire process was.
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Unlike most "all-season" tires this one may actually be rated for winter.
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The future of performance vehicles will be electric. We chatted with FCA America's Head of passenger cars, Tim Kuniskis, to learn why internal combustion engines' days are numbered.
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We tracked the real-world costs to maintain and repair a 2007 Honda Fit Sport over 13 years and 129,000 miles. Here is the outcome and a lesson learned.
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Believe it or not, you can tour with your crossover but the vehicles like smooth road better than the rough-and-tumble of offroad.
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One of our go-to sources for information on electric vehicles and clean power says that if you own an EV in the Northeast, you should not plug in this afternoon. Here's why.
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The compact crossover market has exploded with new models. Many are quite good. Almost none that we have tested pack the features that the 2020 Encore GX does for its price point. Here's a list of what makes it special.
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Hyundai and Kia told us multiple times that it is adamant about being a top EV manufacturer by 2025. We also know that Hyundai has a significant investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology. In this article, we will discuss what Hyundai and Kia’s future might look like as it goes down the path of electric and hydrogen cars.
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Out of all the cars I’ve driven, the Hyundai Genesis or the Genesis G80 is one of the best cars I have driven period. It is a car with no real appreciation from the press, but I am going to go over what makes the Hyundai Genesis so great.
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Your car maker wants to steal your spare. Don’t let them.
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We are taking a quick look back at the first-generation Hyundai Genesis sedan. The 2008-2014 Hyundai Genesis model helped put the brand on the map and started this new trend towards high-quality vehicles that we see from Hyundai today.
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You are about to borrow a truck from a friend or relative. Here’s a quick primer to get you started on some things first-time pickup drivers may want to be aware of.
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Mazda's Miata may well be a social distancing tool according to sales data.
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The answer may surprise you.
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Seventeen years ago Eberhard and Tarpenning founded a game-changing automobile company.
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The latest quality study shows that the top three auto plants are all outside of the United States.
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Many vehicle owners feel frustrated when they have a nail in the tire and are told by a tire shop that the tire cannot be repaired. Here are a few common reasons why it can’t be fixed.
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Jump starting cars is a very popular topic on forums. Here’s why you should not jump start your car.
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As you shop for your next vehicle, remember your first role as a parent.
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The new 2020 McLaren GT is an attractive combination of supercar performance and grand touring comfort. So what is this car like in the real world on an actual grand tour?
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We explore an open-ended question regarding one of our favorite multi-purpose crossover vehicles.
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The Hyundai Prophecy concept is a stunning looking EV car that represents future Hyundai design and technology moving forward.