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Volkswagen Is in Deep Trouble, and the Cost-Cutting Measures Won't Be Enough To Save It

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This coincides with the rise of electric vehicles, a wave that the German company was supposed to ride like a pro. When Volkswagen was caught red-handed in the 2015 emission scandal, many. continue reading. )

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Tesla Put an End to the EV Battery FUD When It Solved the Model S Problems After 2015

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One of the most widespread urban legends claims electric vehicles are not worth the money because their batteries will wear out, and a replacement is too expensive to make sense. There are many reasons why electric vehicles are still not seen as the best replac. continue reading. )

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The Top 5 Problems with the Mazda CX-9: 1st Generation (2007 to 2015)

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Here’s the most common problems with the Mazda CX-9, years 2007 to 2015. Common 1st Generation Mazda CX-9 Problems: Model Years 2007 to 2015 1. While there’s nothing generally wrong with the 1st gen Mazda CX-9 , all models have their own common issues.

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The Electric 2024 Porsche Macan From Every Angle

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Porsche has sold more than 800,000 units of its Macan crossover since 2015, with the little SUV consistently topping the brand’s sales charts while racking up accolades. Now the second-generation Macan is here , and it’s only going to be available with a fully electric powertrain. Simply called the 2024 Macan, Porsche… Read more.

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More Than 90,000 Hyundai Genesis Vehicles Recalled Over Fire Risk

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Hyundai has issued a safety recall for nearly 91,000 vehicles due to a fire risk caused by an electric short. As it happens, the starter solenoid in the subject vehicles could be contaminated with water, resulting in an electrical short while driving or parked. continue reading. )

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Jaguar Killing Five Models, Deals Huge Blow to Magna Steyr

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Although it's doing very well money-wise, having posted its best annual profit since 2015 in the previous financial year, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) isn't resting on its laurels. In fact, the British automaker plans to become a key player in the premium electric game and to do so, it needs to phase off several existing models.

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Tesla Cybertruck Is Significantly Worse At Towing Than Model X: Report

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Bowlus, manufacturer of ultra high-end luxury towables , has been testing the tow range of popular electric trucks and SUVs since the Tesla Model X first launched in 2015. The company’s top-of-the-line Volterra model is an all-electric camp trailer with 17 kWh of onboard power, which can provide an emergency charge to… Read more.