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QOTD: Would You Buy a Chinese Car?

The Truth About Cars

Today, I am going to follow up with our podcast and ask you: Would you buy a Chinese car? Yes, I am aware that while Chinese automakers aren't selling cars in North America right now, you can buy cars from Western automakers that are built in China. One part is: Would you buy a car from a Chinese automaker? You know what to do.

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QOTD: Which Racetrack Would You Buy?

The Truth About Cars

Earlier today, we brought you the news that the iconic Willow Springs Raceway in California is for sale. Now I am wondering -- if any racetrack in the world was for sale, which one would you buy? Now it's your turn -- which track would you buy? For me, the answer is simple -- Road America in Wisconsin. Sound off below.

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US nonprofit set to buy 500 electric semi trucks by 2028 in $250M deal

Electrek

Maryland-based nonprofit Climate United announced its intention to spend $250 million to buy up to 500 electric semi trucks over three years in what the group is calling “ the biggest single order of zero emission Class 8 trucks in the country.”

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Here's How to Avoid Buying a Hurricane Damaged Car

The Truth About Cars

Hurricanes have socked the Southeast lately, and with that in mind, we speak with Patrick Olsen from Carfax about how you can avoid buying one of these vehicles that's been flood damaged. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.

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If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them

The Driven EV News

Only one in five motorists looking to buy a new car over the next five years are thinking about EVs, but that number could grow if only they knew more about electric cars. The post If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them appeared first on The Driven.

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Backfire: Buying EVs Hasn’t Worked for Hertz

The Truth About Cars

When the value of those vehicles cratered during a period where nobody was buying vehicles due to lockdowns, the company was basically doomed. However, the bizarre nature of the situation made it appetizing to investors who could now buy up shares for practically nothing. billion Wagner and O’Hara had paid to buy it out of bankruptcy.

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UK bus operator commits £500 million to buy 1,200 zero emission buses

The Driven EV News

The post UK bus operator commits £500 million to buy 1,200 zero emission buses appeared first on The Driven. UK bus operator Go-Ahead has announced plans to invest £500 million in the purchase of 1,200 UK-made zero emission buses over the next three years.

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