The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

Photo credit: Hyundai Hyundai announces the price range for the 2024 Santa Fe lineup, beginning at an entry-level price of $33,950. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Hyundai Motor America reserves the right to change prices and features at any time.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the finalization of the new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule designed to prevent auto dealers from utilizing bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. If consumers see that a dealer is complying with the CARS Rule, it adds a measure of confidence.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Buick is in the middle of “an evolution” as it introduces a new design based on the Wildcat EV concept. The company revealed a new tagline and brand campaign, “Exceptional by design,” showcased by a sleek gold Wildcat EV model. Buick’s new design , introduced Tuesday, is inspired by the Wildcat EV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Crayon paint ($5000), body-coloured 21-inch Mission E Design wheels ($11,400), panoramic roof ($3370), Sports Chrono pack ($2360) and all-important longer-range Performance Battery Plus ($12,020). They start at just over $250,000 for pre-loved examples with around 10,000km showing, down from their original $338,500 price.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hyundai unveiled the new Kona Electric N Line with stylish design upgrades. Hyundai upgraded the model with a new “EV-derived” design, including its signature pixel lights and “Seamless Horizon” LED DRLs. Hyundai upgraded the model with a new “EV-derived” design, including its signature pixel lights and “Seamless Horizon” LED DRLs.

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Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2023

Pricing levels from $21,495 for the bottom LS decrease to $24,995 for the 2RS and Activ trims, together with transport. Chevy says it’s gearing the Trax at more youthful adults and unoccupied nesters, and it additionally needs to stability the car’s gender combine, which has skewed extra closely towards ladies.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The price of the 2024 Subaru Solterra electric SUV has been slashed just days before first examples reach Aussie owners. The revised pricing of the bZ4X clone applies to all existing and future orders. The AWD Long Range Model Y is $78,400 (all pricing plus on-road costs). 4 SUV that is tipped to be priced from $75,000.

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 29, 2021

Tata Motors launches Nexon EV in Nepal at this price. Tata Motors has launched its electric car Nexon EV in Nepal at a starting price of NPR 35.99 Apart from the Mahindra e2O and Hyundai Kona SUV, the Nexon EV has become the latest electric car from India to export to the neighbouring country.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2019

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has entered an agreement with Electrify America, LLC to provide the first all-electric Porsche, the Taycan, with three years of charging at Electrify America public stations across the country. This charging benefit will be included in the price of the Taycan.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2024

This year we’ve seen prestige EV prices slashed , mainly ex-demo models sitting at dealerships gathering dust rather than buyer interest. Audi’s ballistic RS e-tron GT is a high-profile example, sitting stubbornly with an RRP of $251,110 while dealers are trying to shift 2023 examples from $179,990 drive-away.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

Dealer franchise laws are controversial at best and downright divisive in most cases, but they remain a significant force in the automotive industry despite the political noise surrounding them. Dealer franchise laws prevent that in most cases. & [Image: Hunter Crenian via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider. .&

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JUNE 11, 2024

Its price and, um, controversial styling are the most likely culprits, but BMW’s new offer (somewhat) takes care of half of those challenges. BMW alerted dealers to the discounts on June 3, and buyers can combine the purchase discount with the automaker’s five-year, 3.99-percent percent financing deal. percent financing deal.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Acura’s new digital experience tool is designed to help reverse slumping sales as its first EV, the ZDX, rolls out to dealers in the US. According to Mike Langel, Acura’s US head of sales, the new digital tool is “redefining the customer experience” as it is being rolled out to dealers nationwide.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 26, 2024

The eighth-generation car recently got its more extreme version in the 2025 Corvette ZR1, a mid-engine monster with a twin-turbocharged V8 and more. The car is targeting a more than 215 mph top speed and a sub-ten-second quarter mile time. The ZR1 comes in two variants. Images: Chevrolet] Become a TTAC insider.

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Teslarati

JULY 31, 2024

According to a Mercedes dealer, over 50% of CLA buyers are new to the brand. “A CLA crossover would give Mercedes a price-competitive answer to Tesla — and potential Chinese automakers — in a segment dominating 80 percent of new-car sales in North America,” said the Mercedes dealer.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

The California Air Resources Board’s California Clean Fuel Reward program provides an instant price reduction of up to $750 at the point of sale or lease for eligible new plug-in electric vehicles at participating retailers. Since the program launch in November 2020, more than $319 million in rewards have been received by EV buyers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2018

The new generation is now based off of Volkswagen’s MQB platform; compared with the current car, the new Jetta grows outside in every direction. The increased exterior proportions add up to more interior space than the previous car as well. It offers a longer wheelbase—105.7 inches compared to 104.4

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

Arguably more bulbous, less cohesive, and with a trim design that highlighted the many instances where there was less than perfect build quality, the Mark VIII entered its final two years with a new look. This revised version was used on all 1998 cars and was shared by the likes of the Town Car, F-150, and Mercury Cougar.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As with the earlier recall, the problem pertains to a design flaw that allows water to seep into the circuit board assemblies housed within the door handles. While a slick gimmick, inclusions like this are just going to pad the final price of a vehicle and be something you’ll need to have replaced.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

Despite that, and the fact that Fisker said its Ocean SUV is profitable, running a car company is not for the weak or shallow-pocketed. The automaker has seen challenges with its direct sales model, reaching a decision to move toward a more traditional sales model with dealer partners. Image: Fisker] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The consumer tool, called EVolution: Choices for a Smarter Purchase , is designed to help car buyers make informed decisions when purchasing a new vehicle. Argonne National Laboratory designed the research tool as a part of the seven-state Midwest EVOLVE project. The project was announced at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 28, 2024

Honda added multi-link front and rear suspensions while infusing its signature design touch. Starting at $47,400, the 2024 Honda Prologue is already below the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the US. According to Cox Automotive , the new-vehicle ATP was $48,644 in June.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Lost a bit in the holiday rush here at TTAC was a new Reuters story about Tesla blaming the buyers of its cars for parts failures. It's also worth noting here that Tesla, unlike other automakers, doesn't use an independent dealer network to sell or service its cars. Indeed, the Reuters piece references safety problems at SpaceX.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

Nissan pulled back the curtain on the new Z Nismo, officially showing the car that so many have speculated about in recent months. The car’s twin-turbo V6 is cranked up by 20 horsepower for a total of 420, and torque is up to 384 pound-feet. Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC insider. Image: Nissan] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 11, 2021

Audi unveiled new 2 in 1 concept electric car Skysphere. The Audi has unveiled a new concept electric car called Skysphere which is powered by a two-door convertible with Level 4 autonomous driving technology. The Audi sky sphere concept will make its public debut on August 13, 2021, as part of Monterey Car Week.

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Baua Electric

JULY 30, 2024

The new “one-liter car” is based on Mercedes’ next-gen MMA platform with an energy consumption of around 5.2 Providing more choices in sporty and lower-priced crossovers gives younger buyers more of a reason to shift to the brand,” Fiorani explained. The video gives a better look at the brand’s new design language with a sleek profile.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

There were interior differences too, though they didn’t quite add up to the “specially designed instrument panel” claim in the marketing. Note: The car with the cream color on the dash and steering wheel is the Eldorado, the other car is a 1953 Series 62.) It carried a base price of $7,750 ($89,064 adj.).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 6, 2022

Lexus EV Sports Car. This flagship car for Faraday Future will be produced in limited quantities with production beginning in Hanford, California, in late 2022, so customer deliveries could be sometime in 2023. Pricing has not been released, but expect it to be somewhere between north of $120,000. Lexus Sports Car.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 23, 2024

Honda gave the car an overhaul for the 2025 model year, giving it a revised exterior design, updated interior, and new tech features. The car comes standard with all-season tires, but summer performance tires are available for $300 more. inch digital gauge cluster, and the car will be the first Civic to get Google built-in.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 10, 2023

Affordable priced EV with connected display: MG Comet EV We already know that MG Motor India is working to bring affordable electric vehicles (EVs) to the Indian market soon. These images revealed the steering wheel design and dashboard. Indian expectations for this car have multiplied. MG developed this car as a city car.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Kia will recall 12,400 EV9 models over a software glitch The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) feature is designed to park your EV9 or summon it when parked with the press of a button (learn more in the video below). Kia first noticed the issue earlier this month after an EV9 model in Korea using the feature collided with a parked car.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 10, 2023

The car rockets to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.2 Much of the front-end design borrows from the Cayman GT4 RS, but the Spyder features a ducktail spoiler instead of the Cayman’s wing in the back. The manual soft top features a two-piece design, with a sun shade and a weather protector. Image: Porsche] Become a TTAC insider.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new low-cost electric car is rolling out to global markets, and it’s not from China. With a compact but still rugged (almost mini Ford Bronco-like) design, the VF 3 is aimed at “young drivers who value practicality alongside personality,” according to Ms. The promo price was for the battery subscription model. With an 18.64

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 30, 2023

Canadian dealers of Mercedes-Benz vehicles are reporting that the automaker is considering revising its strategy for North America. The dealers attended a market-wide retailers meeting in Vancouver held in May and noted that the automaker was fretting about consumer hesitancy over expensive electric vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Moving forward, the EQS will have a more traditional exterior as an option — perhaps signaling that the entire EQ line will soon be abandoning its overtly electric design language. However, dealers seem to especially loathe the EQS, noting that it has been severely oversupplied. Images: Mercedes-Benz] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A major problem for used electric car buyers is that current valuation systems are designed around ICE vehicles; how often has the vehicle received an oil change? With their website’s new “Range Score” system, buyers can see how battery health/age and other EV-specific factors influence a vehicle’s price.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

"The Ford Performance parts packages we're debuting combine the latest design trends with aftermarket accessories engineered to work with these vehicles out of the box." These kits were apparently developed in response to customer feedback and will be available via the Ford Performance Parts website or at a dealer accessory counter.

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