CroatiaThe article reports on a 2026 ADAC study analyzing vehicle reliability across 158 models from 27 manufacturers, based on millions of roadside assistance interventions. It highlights a general decline in car breakdowns over time, with newer vehicles being more reliable. The average age of vehicles on the road has increased from around 8 years in 2014 to approximately 11 years in 2025, while vehicles requiring frequent assistance are on average nearly 14 years old. The study identifies several models as particularly reliable, including Dacia Spring, Toyota Aygo, and Volkswagen up!, while others like Opel Meriva, Toyota Yaris, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 have higher failure rates. Battery issues remain the most common cause of breakdowns, accounting for 45.4% of all incidents. Electric vehicles are noted as more reliable than internal combustion engines, with lower failure rates per thousand vehicles.
Bias read (Center): The article presents data-driven findings without overt ideological framing. While it discusses vehicle reliability and maintenance, which could relate to broader economic or policy discussions, the focus remains on technical performance rather than political advocacy. The tone is informative and ap
