The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2024

Call me conservative, call me cheap, call me a dinosaur clinging desperately to a long-gone Western culture in which Detroit was king and foreign cars were built for ants, but low-rung offerings from Chevrolet have, more often than not, proved themselves profoundly livable vehicles. Plus, foam padding is a cheap buy at Lowes.

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2025

READ MORE: Another cheap VW EV confirmed! Volkswagen shows more of its cheap Volkswagen ID.1 1 ahead of 2027 release when it will take on the BYD Dolphin and MG4 READ MORE: Cashing in: Rivian to help develop the 2029 Volkswagen Golf in a bid to head-off a cheap Tesla Model 2 Compared to its larger sibling, the ID.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2024

Its shape has matured and become more squared off over time, with updates to full LED lighting arrangements, bumpers, grille, and wheels to keep things fresh. There were only a couple areas of light orange peel, limited to the front fenders. Exterior door handles were not especially tight, and had a cheap plastic feeling.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Although it looks cheap, the feel of the door handle is more premium than you might expect. Outside the LE there’s a constant reminder of base trim via some very cheap-looking plastic wheel covers. Steering via the decent-feeling rubber wheel is incredibly light, with single-finger turning an option even when sitting still.

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

Outside are giant circular LED daytime running lights and Hyundai’s signature pixels for indicators and rear lights. Inster seats are spongey soft, but doors are eco cheap feeling in places. Okay, any car this tall and skinny will look gawky, but the lighting design, chunky arches and raised nose make it quite the charmer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

When gas is very cheap, people tend to buy bigger, more profitable trucks. In all of our fuel price scenarios (from Very Low to High), the auto industry would be profitable if current standards stay in place. But even if gas prices tank, falling 25% below US Energy Information Administration projections to an unlikely $1.80 With gas at $1.80

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

You even feel the shifts in your derriere, and there’s a handy light in the dash that comes on when you hit the “rev limiter”. I look forward to living with one for a week and doing some light-duty suburban driving. All this doesn’t come cheap – and we haven’t mentioned non-performance comfort, convenience, and safety features yet.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2025

Having a handheld code reader in yer box of tools can help douse that infernal check engine light or, as weve found in today's revisitation of this topic, accurately diagnose which wheel speed sensor is wonky on a 12-year-old Lincoln. Nearly all TTAC readers and writers have wrenched on a vehicle equipped with the OBD-II diagnostic system.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

Instead, I struggled to make this beast fit into urban parking spaces and alleyways while seemingly watching the fuel gauge march from full to empty just during the amount of time it takes to be stopped at a red light. Fun never comes cheap and the price of entry for this truck was $75,775. Lockable interior storage is available.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The Volvo EX90 has a distinctive Swedish flavour 2025 Volvo EX90 price and equipment Like that car, the EX90 won’t be cheap, although it’s likely to undercut its Polestar equivalent. seconds The post 2025 Volvo EX90 review: Does this seven-seat electric SUV have what it takes to tempt buyers out of a BMW X5 or Audi Q7?

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EV Central

JANUARY 18, 2025

None of which is cheap For that money you get dual-zone ventilation, ambient lighting, electric sliding rear doors, powered tailgate and 19-inch wheels. Plus there are excellent matrix LED lights that blank out other road users while shining high beams. Theres also a longer wheelbase model with seven seats for $91,290.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

Not necessarily in a bad way – nothing felt cheap. Seventeen-inch wheels, LED lights all around, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and starting, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth. Sometimes it feels a bit too light, sometimes it feels appropriately heavy, but it almost always feels too artificial.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 8, 2023

So perhaps let’s start with what I noticed before I hooked up my phone, which is that this new Model 3, thanks to a few tweaks to its lights that make them look a bit more BMW/Mazda/Euro-cool, looks better than any before it, and slightly less “egg in a prom dress” than previously. Won’t someone think of the children?

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s going to be the theme of just about every Wrangler (and Ford Bronco, for that matter) review that I write – these off-road rigs are quite annoying on road but that’s OK because that’s the point. Speaking of warning, we can’t say we didn’t warn you that this Jeep doesn’t come cheap. They’re supposed to be.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

There are digital side mirrors, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality to charge/power your electric devices, active air flaps in the lower bumper, 700 Parametric Pixels (all those cool lights) in and around the car, 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12-inch digital driver display and dual colour ambient lighting with choice of 64 different hues.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

READ MORE: 2024 Fiat 500e review: Is this pint-sized electric vehicle worth the price premium over the GWM Ora and MG4 Excite? Said to blend the comfort of an SUV with the functionality of a light commercial vehicle, Fiat said the Pick-Up would put the “fun into functionality”. The post Pick me up!

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Downsides to the R/T included materials that felt too cheap for a $60K car and EV settings menus that proved too confusing to use. Its pretty easy to use activate it, position the car correctly, hold the brakes with your left foot, pin the accelerator with your right, and sidestep the brake pedal when the light goes green.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

2025 Mazda CX-80 PHEV: Price and equipment Plug-in power in the CX-80 is available in the Touring ($75,000), GT ($82,000), and the flagship Azami ($87,200) trim levels – none of which are particularly cheap. There’s also three-zone climate control and LED lighting. Let’s dive deeper. The Touring gets a 10.25-inch Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. For this review we’re focusing on the EV version of the Niro, which Kia also believes will be the biggest seller; it helps that not many Niros will be coming to Australia, with Kia initially saying it would be getting only about 75 per month.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

The X-Pro Sportage is for “light” off-roading while the hybrid is for urban and suburban commuters, and it’s well-suited to that role. Some materials felt a bit cheap, though. I spent most of my day in the X-Pro, which I was lukewarm about. A full week with the hybrid showed me I was, indeed, missing out. All at a reasonable price.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The awardees went through a rigorous process including a review with CalSEED’s curated technical advisory committee, who volunteered their time and expertise to select the most promising future clean energy technologies. Details of the 28 companies awarded a total of $4.2

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Again, that’s supercar-levels of performance, delivered via a relatively cheap, city-friendly EV. But for mine, this locally fettled hot hatch does its best work on the day-to-day stuff, offering a compliant enough ride to make the commute easy enough, but with a startling turn of speed just waiting to be unleashed at every red light.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you read our recent year-end review , you’ll notice the BYD Atto 3 got mentioned a lot. So, it was definitely time for us to publish a review of a car that’s grabbed our attention – and yours too, judging by the sales numbers – and explain what’s going on here. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

The steering is a mix of artificial lightness and appropriate weight. One thing that’s appealing about the Supra – and its nearest rival, the Nissan Z – is that while it’s not exactly cheap, it’s not crazy expensive, either. Supras, especially ones equipped with the six, are swift. The flaws remain, too. Entry and exit are awkward.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This is our Nissan X-Trail e-Power review. And that means it’s not cheap. In Ti guise, that means 19-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting front and rear with matrix headlights, a panoramic sunroof, privacy glass at the rear and a powered boot. The post Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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EV Central

APRIL 13, 2024

Capped price servicing averages out at $501 for each of the first five visits – not cheap. With light steering thrown in and decent visibility this is a carpark special. A seven-year unlimited km warranty includes the high-voltage battery and there’s seven years roadside assist. That low-speed surge is also great for the ’burbs.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Each gets a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, three-zone ventilation, dual-level ambient lighting, 360-degree camera, heated and folding exterior mirrors and powered front seats with inbuilt massage, ventilation and heating functions. There’s also faux leather (called Inteluxe) as well as optional real leather.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. READ MORE: 2023 Kia EV9 review READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz Day 1: Look at Me EV Extrovert: 2023 Kia EV6 GT Moonscape. Some fun back roads?

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Added is faux leather upholstery, a 10-inch head-up display, Beats sound system, improved AC charging (up from the Pro+ 7.4kW to 22kW), an energy saving heat pump, Matrix LED headlights and ambient lighting. Presentation and space feels good for the segment, and there’s light fantastic with a whopping panoramic roof on all.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The air suspension raises and lowers the Jeep based on drive mode and speed, attempting to help with aerodynamics as well as making sure you have the proper ride height if you do any light off-roading. Smoothness doesn’t often come cheap, after all. As for how much the aerodynamics help with fuel economy, read on.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2023

That said – this review will be as honest and fair as possible. That happened to me in a long sweeper – I was carrying a tad too much speed so I gave the Brembos a light brush and the car settled right into line. This car isn’t cheap, and that stinks. The V8 version of the Mustang is one of mine. That changed many moons ago.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Like the car itself, they’re not cheap. From the lights, overtaking, conquering a mountain, or teaching some WRX driver a lesson. seconds The post 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV Review: A V8 icon slashes the cylinder count and goes plug-in hybrid. 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV. SCORE: 3.5/5

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2025

Its called the IM LS6 and its coming in 2025 READ MORE: Cheap trick: MGs advanced semi-solid-state batteries it will launch next year will be affordable says boss as Chinese brand gets upper hand on VW and Toyota READ MORE: 2024 MG Cyberster review: Does this sexy two-seat roadster have the goods to take on Porsche and BMW?

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

With all that in mind, read on for our Kia EV9 review. While it’s not cheap, the EV9 comes loaded with equipment and technology to help justify a circa-$100K starting price when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023. It’s indicative of the attention to detail, something that flows through to lighting.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 5, 2024

Having a handheld OBD-II code reader in yer box of tools can be a lifesaver – or at least douse that infernal check engine light. In 1996, with computers having become ubiquitous in most new cars, the OBD-II specification was made mandatory for all passenger cars and gasoline-powered light trucks with a weight rating less than 8,500 lb.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Modernism doesn’t come cheap. This car based at a reasonable $51,900, but options that include Nappa leather interior materials ($4,000), a Pilot (LED fog lights, adaptive cruise, and more, $3,400), and Plus Pack (Harmon Kardon audio and more, $4,200), and 20-inch black silver alloy wheels ($1,300) took the price to $67,450.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 2, 2023

Cheap speed is almost always welcome, even if there are sacrifices made. But as a weekend or track-day toy, for relatively cheap – a tick over 30 grand – the GR86 shines. Who Should Buy It The weekend warrior and those in pursuit of cheap fun. The backseat, for example, isn’t really usable for most adults. liters to 2.4.

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