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"Nightmare on Wheels: The Troubling Reliability of These New Cars"
automotive1 year ago

"Nightmare on Wheels: The Troubling Reliability of These New Cars"

Readers express concerns about the reliability of modern cars, particularly heavy EVs like the Tesla Cybertruck and PHEVs, citing complex engineering, high repair costs, and potential maintenance nightmares. Brands like Land Rover, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati are mentioned as potential sources of concern, with some readers sharing negative ownership experiences and others offering counterarguments based on personal positive experiences. Overall, the increasing complexity of modern vehicles and reliance on technology raise doubts about long-term reliability and maintenance costs.

electric-vehicles2 years ago

Germany's EV Market and Economy: Impact on Global Growth.

In April, BEVs made up 15% of the overall German auto market, with 29,740 registrations, while PHEVs were down 46% with 11,787 registrations. The Tesla Model Y came in third place with 1,636 registrations, behind Volkswagen's ID.4 and ID.3. Volkswagen Group placed four models in the top five, all from the MEB platform. The Mercedes C-Class PHEV and GLC PHEV were the only PHEVs in the top 20. Tesla's Model Y is well above everyone else in the 2023 table, with even double the sales of the runner-up, the VW ID.3. Volkswagen Group has its domestic market well in hand, with 30% share, followed at a distance by Mercedes-Benz (14.6%) and Tesla (13.3%).