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Consumers Not Ready for EVs, CarGurus Survey Finds

Last updated: Sep 27, 2019 at 1:46PM
Published on: Nov 28, 2018 by Megan Hennessey

With established automakers like Mercedes-Benz and newcomers like Byton announcing electric vehicles (EVs) at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, CarGurus conducted a survey to learn more about consumers’ thoughts and experiences with EVs. Continue reading >>>

Filed Under: Car News, Green Updates Tagged With: electric vehicles, EVs mercedes audi, los angeles auto show electric vehicles, Tesla electric, Toyota Prius

Dependable Drives: Ten 2014s Worth a Look

Feb 26, 2017 by Steve Halloran

2014 Ford F-150
As anyone who’s shopped for a used car knows, cars retain value inconsistently. In this era of Big Data, armies of statisticians are gathering and analyzing all sorts of car numbers by maker, body style, price, location, model, and so on to see what we can learn. J.D. Power recently published its 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study, which rates both makers and models, and it shows that Lexus and Porsche had the fewest reported problems per 2014-model-year vehicle, followed by Toyota, Buick, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and BMW.

Each year J.D. Power polls owners of 3-year-old cars to determine the number of problems they experienced during the previous 12 months, then ranks each maker and model by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles. Last year we built a list of Reliable Rides featuring 10 cars that performed well in studies based on model years 2010 through 2013, and this year we’re going to take a look at some new winners and returning champs as well as some cars that have made important changes since 2014. Continue reading >>>

Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping, General Chat, United States Tagged With: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Ford F-150, 2014 Honda Ridgeline, 2014 Lexus RX, 2014 Toyota Camry, 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2014 Toyota Prius, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Car Minded, Car Safety, chevrolet camaro, Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Chevrolet Sonic, Ford F-150, honda ridgeline, J.D. Power reliability, Lexus RX, reliable cars, Toyota Camry, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota Sienna, Used Cars

Taking a Look at the Most and Least Expensive Cars to Own

Jun 14, 2016 by Matt Smith

2016 BMW 340i

There are some things we replace, and other things we repair. I have no qualms replacing a toothbrush every couple months, or buying a new pair of running shoes after a few hundred miles. When it comes to more expensive items, however, my point of view shifts dramatically. Companies like Patagonia have made a strong push against disposable merchandise, offering repair services for their products and encouraging shoppers to fix their gear rather than just throwing it away and buying replacements. It’s a commendable, environmentally friendly decision—and considering the price tags on Patagonia products, one that’s appreciated by shoppers, too.

Of course, when it comes to repairing vs. replacing, nothing trumps the auto industry. Drivers spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars per year keeping their cars on the road and, try as a I might, I just can’t visualize disposable cars showing up anytime soon. YourMechanic.com connects car owners with mechanics and in doing so has amassed an impressive data set breaking down the average cost of ownership by brand and specific model, including the maladies that most commonly afflict each brand.

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Filed Under: Car Industry News, Car Shopping, General Chat, United States Tagged With: BMW, cadillac, car cost of ownership, car maintenance, Car Minded, chrysler sebring, Honda FIt, hyundai, mercedes-benz, subaru forester, Toyota Prius, yourmechanic.com

10 Cool Cars to Beat the Heat

Last updated: Dec 12, 2019 at 3:56PM
Published on: Jul 24, 2015 by John Harrington

2015 Nissan Murano
Regardless of where you live, the weathermen seem to be offering the same warning: It’s going to be a scorcher. We’ve seen heat waves hit nearly every part of the globe this summer, and despite coming off one of the most brutal winters on record, we’re already tired of the heat and humidity here in Boston. Being in the northeast, central air conditioning isn’t a given. However, unless you paid Porsche for a new Boxster Spyder, you’ll most likely be able to find some relief in your car.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping Tagged With: BMW i3, Cadillac Escalade, Dodge Charger, Ford Flex, honda ridgeline, Jaguar XJ-Series, Mazda MAZDA6, Nissan Murano, Toyota Prius, volkswagen phaeton

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