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N E WS & E XPER T ADVICE TO K E E P YOU A H E AD OF T H E CU R VE ™
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Genesis GV80
Signs That Your Headlights Aren’t Properly Aligned
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The GV80 is the first SUV from Hyundai’s upscale Genesis brand. Primarily a two-row SUV, a tight third row comes as an option. It also comes with one of two turbocharged engine choices: a four-cylinder and a V6. The V6 delivered robust and effortless acceleration. The GV80 looks as luxurious as it feels and is loaded with style and the latest high-tech features, though the infotainment system is tricky to use. CR’s take: The GV80 is as smooth, agile, quiet, and refined as a luxury European SUV. We only wish its controls weren’t quite so complex.
Average annual cost of ownership of a BMW in year 10. BMW has the highest annual cost of ownership at that point. Chrysler has the lowest, at $208. Source: Consumer Reports survey analysis.
Getting hammered by a pothole can knock your headlights out of alignment, making driving at night unsafe. If you suddenly notice that you can’t see as much of the road as you usually do, your headlights may have shifted downward. If drivers of oncoming vehicles start flashing their high beams at you even when yours are not on, your headlights may have shifted upward. In either case, head to a repair shop to have them checked and aligned if necessary. It’s a quick job that should cost about $60 and could prevent a crash.
Price range: $48,900-$65,050 Destination charge: $1,025 Price as driven: $63,400
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EST IMATED ER V ISI TS PER MILL ION MILES
ICONS: ELIAS STEIN
E-Scooter Rider Injuries A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Washington, D.C., found that e-scooter riders are twice as likely as cyclists to be hurt due to potholes, uneven pavement, and
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poles. They also have more emergency room visits per million miles traveled. “E-scooters can be fun and useful, but riding them can also pose safety hazards,” says William Wallace, CR’s manager of safety policy.
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RECALL
Toyota & Lexus Toyota has expanded a January 2020 recall to include an additional 1.5 million Toyota and Lexus cars, trucks, and SUVs. Fuel pumps in the vehicles could cause the engine to stall or run rough, which could lead to an accident. More than 3.3 million Lexus vehicles from model years 2013-2020 and Toyotas from model years 2014-2020 are affected. What to do: Toyota and Lexus dealers will replace faulty fuel pumps at no charge. Contact Toyota customer service at 800-331-4331 or Lexus customer service at 800-255-3987 to find out if your car is included in the recall.
Source: IIHS study conducted in Washington, D.C.
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