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Hey Rimac…apparently Ernest P. Worrell never made it to Croatia, or else you may have named your new robotaxi something other than Verne. Jim Varney jokes aside, we dive into Rimac’s newest release…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The automotive and investment worlds were surprised earlier this week when news that the Volkswagen Group had committed to a $5 billion investment into EV startup Rivian. Although Rivian has made great…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
As Phil Royle and I discussed in Episode 176 of The Watt Car Podcast, Fisker Inc.’s bankruptcy is now official. Although it is nominally Chapter 11 (reorganization) rather than Chapter 7 (liquidation)…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Bugatti announces a super-duper expensive hybrid, Ferrari reveals plans for a very expensive EV, and we can’t wait to talk about both. But the conversation goes sideways when EV motorsports and internal combustion…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Ford has created a “dream team” to build the company’s next generation of affordable EVs, but is the idea as good as it sounds, or will it turn into an AI-generated nightmare? We break down the possibilities. We also…
BY PHIL ROYLE
We update the hardware on our 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ and test out the latest FSD. The results are…well…mixed. We tell you all about it on this week’s podcast, along with what’s new at Rivian, how Virginia is…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Traditionally, creating new vehicle variants was an intensive process of engineering that sometimes required a ground-up redesign to address packaging issues such as structural integrity, powertrain, or component…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Jeep’s on the move with the unveiling of the Wagoneer S, the brand’s first production-intent EV – and it’s a stunner. But there may be more to the story, with better versions possibly just around the corner…
BY PHIL ROYLE
I have discussed and blogged about EV charging in various capacities many times on The Watt Car. Sometimes about positive experiences, sometimes about negative experiences. This latest example…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
’d be an understatement to say that Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda have made halfhearted attempts at building EVs recently. Now, that trend continues with the announcement of new ICE development…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Following comments made by General Motors president Mark Reuss suggesting the Camaro name could make a comeback in the form of a high-performance four-door EV, Ford Motor Company CEO…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Last week’s announcement of a U.S. tariff hike on Chinese EVs is followed by this week’s news of a potent plug-in pickup from China called the Shark, showing companies like BYD have serious chops…
BY PHIL ROYLE
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies and brands largely unknown to the general consumer but are multi-billion-dollar businesses whose decisions can have tectonic implications on industries…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Yeah, we know this episode’s podcast title is a misquote, but the sentiment remains true: With the unveiling of a hydrogen-powered 5500 Ram truck, it’s a bold strategy for Ram. What else is a bold strategy is…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The Q1 job cuts at Tesla sent shockwaves throughout the automotive industry, particularly for those OEMs that have publicly committed to adoption of the Tesla-developed NACS protocol for the North American…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
We have two big EV topics to chew on this week, and both involve the heads of organizations. First, let’s discuss Elon. Is Tesla’s success tied to its polarizing CEO, or is there life after Musk? Then, it’s time to talk…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The steady stream of bad news that has surrounded Fisker Inc. over the last few months has only accelerated, with the latest news of the company closing its headquarters in the upscale Los Angeles suburb of…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Unless you’ve been living on a remote island or mountaintop cabin with little to no connection to the outside world, you’re likely well aware of the antics of Elon Musk. Once a hero of the progressive left for his…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
On the heels of Tesla’s massive layoffs following disappointing Q1 2024 results comes news that effectively the entire Supercharger team, including Rebecca Tinucci, were let go. Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded that
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
For those of you who aren’t hard-core EV nerds, my following screed will likely be confusing or obscure. For those of you “in the know” you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
