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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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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. More on how to inspect strut bushings 1A Auto How-to Video: How to Replace a Strut on Any Vehicle 2.

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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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2024 Fiat 500e Proves Why City Cars Are Best As EVs

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Even by electric vehicle standards, the original Fiat 500e wasn’t exactly a huge success. The Italian EV was mostly available in California, and sales peaked in 2015 with 6,194 units dropping to 2,250 by 2018.

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

Jalopnik

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.

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S&P Global Mobility: Average vehicle on road is 12+ years old

Tire Review Magazine

Vehicles on the road are getting even older, according to S&P Global Mobility. With average age growth, more vehicles are entering the prime range for aftermarket service, typically from 6 to 14 years of age,” Todd Campau, aftermarket practice lead at S&P Global Mobility said. has risen again to a new record of 12.6

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