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If you’re looking for a new or used car, there’s a good chance you checked out the Consumer Reports website at least once during your research. With help from its expansive member pool, CR conducts a bunch of surveys every year, which try to find out what the best and worst consumer items for sale in the United States are, including cars.

These Are The Worst Used Electric Cars, According To Consumer Reports

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J.D. Power has released the findings of its 2024 US Initial Quality Study (IQS), and the results are somewhat surprising. While the top performers in the respective mainstream and premium segments come as no surprise, the relatively poor performance of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (compared to ICE cars) will astound you.

New EVs 3 Times More Problematic Than ICE Cars, Study Finds

Tesla is losing its lead over legacy automakers in the quality of its new all-electric vehicles, according to an annual influential study conducted by J.D. Power. The study attributes Tesla's growing problems to a negative response from customers after the company removed traditional feature controls, such as turn signals and wiper stalks.

Tesla loses its EV quality edge as repair problems continue to plague the market

One of the most popular talking points from EV evangelists is that they require less maintenance and are cheaper to operate than gas vehicles. The 2024 Initial Quality Study from J.D. Power suggests that might not be the case, however, as EV owners report many more problems than their gas-owning counterparts.

EVs Fare Poorly in J.D. Power Quality Survey; Ram and Porsche Top the Rankings

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Electric vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. The BYD Seagull sells for about $10,000 in China, the Dacia Spring starts at $20,000 in Europe, the Renault Kwid e-Tech costs $19,000 in Brazil, and the Kia Ray goes for $22,000 in South Korea.

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

Naturally aspirated engines offer smoother power delivery than forced induction, enhancing the driving experience. The 2024 Impreza boasts a 2.0-liter boxer engine with symmetrical AWD, good fuel economy, and ample pace. The Impreza excels in safety features with top ratings from NHTSA and IIHS, predicted to be reliable long-term. While...

The Fastest Naturally Aspirated Car Under $25,000 In 2024

BEV, PHEV, HEV, NEV and FCEV are all acronyms for some sort of electrified vehicle, but only one of them refers to all-electric cars. That would be BEV, which stands for battery electric vehicle, whereas all the others have some form of helper, be it a combustion engine or something else.

Americans Are Convinced Toyota, Honda, Nissan Lead The Way On EVs: New Survey

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The three-row electric crossover SUV can lose up to 3% of charge while parked, initially. Features such as Apple CarPlay and front cross-traffic alerts will activate later with a software update. Plug & Charge and bidirectional charging initially won’t be available either. Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric...

2025 Volvo EX90 launching with battery drain issue

Three-cylinder models have been largely extinct in the modern age of hybrids and EVs. However, this three-pot boasts competitive MPG.

The Mainstream Car With The Most Efficient Three-Cylinder Engine

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Looking for tips on how to cool down your house in the summer?. Even those who love summer can become frustrated when their home becomes as hot as the outdoors. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to lower the temperature in your house on hot days, either with or without air conditioning.

How to keep your house cool in summer

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The departure of Polestar's chairperson is a bad sign for the struggling electric vehicle maker. Its stock is near an all-time low.
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EV Company Polestar in Big Trouble

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

CBS News

Prices on electric vehicles are tumbling as dealership lots are filling up with more models amid cooling consumer demand. The result is that EV prices, in some cases, are approaching those of gas-powered cars, after adding in federal tax credits.The average price of a new EV in May was $56,648, according to Kelley Blue Book, or about 15% lower than two years earlier, when the average price was $65,000. Meanwhile, used EV prices plunged to $28,767 last month, representing a 42% decline from $40,783 a year earlier, according to iSeeCars. Prices are falling, in part, because EV sales have hit a...

Electric vehicle prices are tumbling. Here's the financial impact.

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor offers 404 WLTP miles, 295 hp, and 361 lb-ft of torque. Affordable, rear-wheel-drive model with 111 kWh battery and 30-minute 10-80% charging. US pricing is unconfirmed, but will likely qualify for $7,500 tax credit due to US manufacturing. A month after the news was...

Single-Motor Polestar 3 Comes Out Swinging For The Tesla Model X

( ) – While pickup trucks are known for their wide array of capabilities, including off-road adventures, hauling heavy loads, and even offering a fair degree of luxury in their upper trim levels, a truck’s maximum towing capability is typically its most impressive specification. Unlike SUVs that have to balance passenger space and cargo capacity with towing needs, trucks have a more utilitarian focus that’s reflected in their powertrains specs, including payload capacity and tow rating. We’ve included the max tow rating for each truck listed below, but keep in mind that achieving a truck’s highest towing capacity will often involve ordering (and paying for) a tow package.

Best Trucks for Towing for 2024

Broken and malfunctioning chargers, erratic charging pricing and drivers of regular cars who park in spots reserved for electric vehicles are a significant obstacle to increasing EV sales, a study led by a Harvard Business School fellow has found. Based on a decade of data obtained from EV drivers’ reviews...

One in five public EV chargers in the US don’t work, study finds

While Ford has pushed back its EV ambitions for a more balanced approach, it recently launched the Ford Explorer EV in Europe and is about the officially debut its closely related sibling next month. Based on an oddly obtuse ad recently published in a car magazine, it seems that the upcoming vehicle will be called the Ford Capri, which would represent the revival of a nameplate familiar to European car shoppers who will probably be able to purchase the new model later this year.

Ford Capri EV All But Confirmed In New Teaser

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Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

New York Post

Electric car maker Rivian’s shares soared as much as 28% Wednesday after Volkswagen revealed it would invest up to $5 billion to jumpstart the Tesla rival’s growth.

VW said it would initially invest $1 billion into a joint venture to create what was described as a “next generation software-defined vehicle platform” that will be used in both firms’ electric cars. Rivian is slated to receive another $4 billion in total by 2026.

The deal was seen as a much-needed boost for Rivian, which has burned through cash and taken heavy financial losses while ramping up production despite slowing consumer demand for EVs....

Rivian soars as Volkswagen plows $5B into struggling EV maker: ‘Game changer’

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EV owners report more new car problems than industry average

Electric vehicles fall far below gasoline-powered vehicles in initial quality, in J.D. Power’s latest survey. Polestar, Rivian and Tesla weren’t ranked, but the survey didn’t score...

EV owners report more new car problems than industry average

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