Jalopnik

MARCH 21, 2024

Automakers across America have plowed millions of dollars into their electric vehicle strategies in recent years. Whether it’s new product development, engineering to create lighter, more powerful motors or investment in new factories, they’ve all spent a small fortune. Now, it turns out that cost may not be paying… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Automakers have gone to great lengths to make their electric vehicles feel a bit less alien. There are some that have created synthetic engine notes to pipe out their non-existent exhausts, while others have even simulated manual gearboxes to replicate the shudder of a sharp gear change. Now, Stellantis is looking… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But the used market for electric vehicles is cooling off quickly , which means even a… Read more. A lot of buyers are still not jumping on the EV bandwagon for two key reasons: First, our charging infrastructure still kind of stinks , though there are slow steps toward improvement. Second , EVs for the most part, are expensive.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Toyota teased a new addition to its GR sports lineup last week, a sleek electric coupe that uses buttplug technology for high-density energy storage. Now, we’ve finally seen the car in full, but it comes with a strange caveat: Despite the near-production looks, it may take some time for this new FT-Se to actually hit… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JULY 29, 2024

Electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent on roads around the world, and traditional automakers are constantly rolling out new EV models. However, there’s clearly a desire to make what’s old new again. Enthusiasts are devoting their time and money to EV restomods , and manufacturers are reviving nameplates for new… Read more.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 30, 2023

Managed by the new Stellantis Charging and Energy Business Unit, Free2move Charge addresses electric vehicle customer needs at home, in their business and on-the-go. “As Free2move Charge Home delivers private customers support with installation, financing and warranty of home charging and other energy hardware and services.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Slowly but surely, we’re electrifying every aspect of the car world. We’ve got electric crossovers , fancy electric sedans , electric hot hatches in Europe , and even an all-electric racing series. However, McLaren warns that we’re still a few years off from one important area for electrification: supercars.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For decades Nissan has built its backbone around enthusiasts with at least three sports cars in its lineup. The GT-R has been the big dog up top , while the Z is a sort of Porsche-911-fighter-for-the-relative-masses , and the brand has typically had an inexpensive sporty car, like the 240SX, Pulsar, or Sentra SE-R, to… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Cox Automotive ‘s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study reveals that satisfaction with the vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. At 80%, new electric vehicle (EV) buyers continue to report the highest levels of satisfaction with the process.

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Jalopnik

JULY 22, 2024

Good morning! It’s Monday, July 22, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative organization funded at least in part by Chevron and ExxonMobil, recently published a paper condemning the production and purchase of electric vehicles on the basis that they’re socialist nightmare garbage or whatever. The paper asserts that the true cost of electric… Read more.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Volvo will stop financing the Polestar electric sports car business. The Swedish carmaker is going to pull the plug on financing the all-electric brand Polestar. The two companies will continue to collaborate on research and development, manufacturing, and sales. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

MARCH 11, 2024

Good morning! It’s Monday, March 11, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As it turns out, car dealers seem to know even less than buyers do when it comes to electric vehicles , and they don’t really seem too keen on learning about them. The Washington Post spoke with a number of customers who said dealers tried to redirect them to gas cars or gave them unclear or downright incorrect answers … Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Chinese start-up SSC says it will be unveiling a brand-new customer-ready electric sports car for deliveries later this year. It’s called the SC-01, and if everything the company is saying about the car is true, it could be the most exciting driver-focused electric car since the original Tesla Roadster.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Out of all the legacy automakers, Volvo is one of the most steadfast and fastest working when it comes to the transition to electric cars. Volvo already has a growing lineup of electric cars that are either on sale now… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Norway has been the poster child for the electric vehicle transition. EVs have outpaced gasoline-fueled cars in sales for the past few years , encouraged by generous subsidies and an expansive charging network. However, the country is beginning to realize the combustion versus electric struggle doesn’t exist in a… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 20, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Electric vehicles aren’t cheap yet. I mean, to be fair, no cars are cheap anymore with an average transaction price above $48,000 , but now “luxury” EV makers looking to capitalize on a market looking for cheaper all-electric vehicles.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The hydrogen-and-battery-electric hybrid sports car was unveiled in July of 2022, and has been running laps around the minds of enthusiasts everywhere ever since. Hyundai’s stunning N Vision 74 concept is heading for a limited release production run in 2026, according to a report from Korea’s ET News. The N Vision 74 … Read more.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 9, 2024

For years, Jaguar has sold some of the most beautiful cars you could buy. Sales haven’t been great lately, as its cars are old and struggle to compete, and back in March, the British automaker announced plans to kill off its entire gas-powered lineup and replace them with electric… Read more. At least from the outside, that is.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 20, 2024

Used car prices are s teadily dropping, mostly due to oversupply , and while electric and luxury vehicles are being hit the hardest, other segments don’t always see a big savings gap between new and used. Read more.

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autoevolution

APRIL 25, 2024

This means the resale value is much less than anticipated, making financing a new car purchase more difficult. However, the Tesla Cybertruck seems to be the outlier, with Tesla offering a fair amount when trading in the electric pickup. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The pre-owned car market is still in a weird place. Some segments like electric vehicles have some hefty savings , but most pre-owned cars are still selling for inflated prices. If you happen to come across a used car that seems too good to be true, make sure the dealer can answer these questions. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Oh, happy days: Mercedes-Benz seems to be getting rid of its silly and convoluted electric vehicle naming scheme in favor of unifying both gas-powered and EV variants of its cars under one nameplate. That means the EQS name is going away, and it’ll be replaced with the “S-Class” nomenclature. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Morgan’s Super 3 launched just about two years ago and remains one of the most exciting cars on the market today. It’s a lightweight little thing that doesn’t have a ton of grip, making the driver push for every little bit of speed. Now imagine that platform, but instead of the Ford-cribbed turbocharged 3-cylinder, it… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JULY 3, 2024

For as long as there have been electric vehicles, their critics have disingenuously argued that it’s impossible for EVs to ever take hold in the U.S. until the working class can afford to drive them. Despite that not having been a prerequisite for the proliferation of pricey trucks and SUVs, it’s been a pervasive… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 20, 2024

Dodge has a lot riding on the success of the next-gen Charger, specifically the Charger Daytona EV. Aside from p **g off “The Brotherhood” by abandoning the Hemi V8, Dodge needs to nail the Charger to get its EV transition underway. Unfortunately for Dodge, a few problems have crept up during last minute testing,… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Nokian Tyres recently hosted the grand opening of its passenger car tire factory in Oradea, Romania. Part of the electricity used in the factory is generated by on-site solar power units. The post Nokian Tyres inaugurates Romanian passenger car tire factory appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Nokian Tyres recently hosted the grand opening of its passenger car tire factory in Oradea, Romania. Part of the electricity used in the factory is generated by on-site solar power units. The post Nokian Tyres inaugurates Romanian passenger car tire factory appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 6, 2024

As far as legacy automakers go, Jaguar was relatively early to the electric vehicle game with the I-Pace. And the I-Pace was just the first step toward Jaguar going all-electric. It was never a big seller, especially not here in the U.S., but it did exist. Instead of continuing production of the rest of its lineup… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 30, 2024

Car enthusiasts like most social groups come in different shapes, sizes, and specialties, with some who focus on classic cars, some who love electric cars, and a litany of other niches.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sony and Honda really, truly are building a car together. The Sony Honda Mobility joint venture – or SHM, as the brand calls itself – unveiled an updated prototype of its Afeela electric sedan at the Consumer Electronics Show that looks closer to production than what we’ve seen before and made a number of engineering… Read more.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 16, 2024

The depreciation of electric vehicles is far steeper than data showed just last year. This is a sharp shift from when electric cars were projected in December 2023 to lose half their value in three years. EVs can now lose up to half their value over a single year, based on recent observations. However, the factors… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 16, 2024

However, leasing requires a close review of a car shopper’s credit. Leasing activity and overall penetration has continued to climb, especially in the first quarter as inventory levels normalized further and incentives on electric vehicles accelerated. Leases made up 24.1% of new vehicle purchases in Q1, compared with 19.3%

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 9, 2024

I was raised in my automotive beginnings to know that if the customer didn’t drive the car, management would not give approval to ask the customer to purchase. Some of these factors can only be fully experienced by driving the vehicle: Things like adaptive cruise and automatic lane centering can only be experienced by driving the car.

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