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Over the last two weeks, a Reuters report claimed that sources within Tesla said a memo had been circulated that inferred the long-rumored low-cost vehicle program, colloquially referred to as “Model 2,” had…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
From fantastic EV lease deals to manufacturer profit (and loss), on this week’s podcast we look at the realities of the EV market and what it means for the makers and the buyers. The question is, what’s the financial sweet…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Frustration with public EV charging is nothing new, and is likely what led to the industry-wide adoption of the Tesla-developed NACS protocol in the hope that all EVs will eventually be able to take advantage of…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Genesis heats things up with Magma edition cars, but is the color too hot to handle? We discuss on this week’s podcast. We also talk about Cupra (which we dub the Magma of VW’s SEAT brand) coming to the U.S…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Toyota has long been known for clinging to internal combustion over EVs. It’s not surprising, especially considering that the company pretty much single handedly led the hybrid revolution. But…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Technological developments in which one standard becomes predominant are rarely without their hiccups. While in the fullness of time, the development may be positive, in the short run, there are often growing pains…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Volkswagen Group is the company you can’t help but root for, as VW is once again swinging for the EV fences with the Audi Q6 e-tron, VW ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer, and a potential $25,000 GTI…
BY PHIL ROYLE
In the days when internal combustion vehicles were the predominant paradigm, vehicle classification was simple. Vehicles could be grouped together by body type, engine size, powertrain…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Rivian pulls a rabbit out of a hat at its R2 reveal with a “one more thing” moment for the R3 and R3X. But…is the charging port on the wrong side? Plus, power is restored to Tesla’s Berlin factory, Porsche sets Laguna Seca…
BY PHIL ROYLE
The coming near-universal adoption of Tesla’s NACS (or J3400, if you will) charging plug and port standard has already manifested itself in controversy over charging etiquette, and what will likely be ample…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Fifteen years ago, if someone would have told me that there would not be one, but several production models with more than 1,000 hp on sale, and that they’d all be fully electric, you probably would have gotten…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
A few days ago, I wrote a post about my crystal ball predictions for the new Dodge Charger, in which I speculated that a 1,000 hp version would be coming in the not-too-distant future, in both hybrid and…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Rivian R2 has been teased for a while, and even a few days ahead of the “official” reveal on March 7, 2024, some specs were inadvertently leaked via some clever code sleuthing on Rivian’s website…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Few other companies are as adept at creating excitement among their fan base as Stellantis North America. Dodge, Jeep, and Ram all have devoted, die-hard fans. Among the three, I would assert that…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Stellantis is coming out of the gate strong with its future Charger EV that is pure, unadulterated, and unapologetically Dodge. On this week’s podcast, we sort through the latest details and decide whether or not…
BY PHIL ROYLE
If there was one car that could wear the term “Anti-Tesla” with rebellious pride, it would probably be one of the many loud and proud variants of the Dodge Charger or Challenger. With thundering Hemi V8s…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The tech blogosphere has been awash with reports that Apple has pulled the plug on its so-called “Project Titan,” aka: the “Apple Car.” While the Cult of Cupertino die-hards may be rending their clothes…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Is the Apple Car dead? Did it ever really exist? We discuss the past, present, and future of the vehicle that never was. We also chat about Cybertruck sightings, Elon Musk’s “Ludicrous” claims, Chinese manufacturers…
BY PHIL ROYLE
In the last decade, the automotive market has undergone a transformation unlike any the industry has seen since the turn of the 20th century. In just the last three decades, China has gone from an…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The interwebs are awash with reviews of the new 2024 Model 3 “Highland” gushing about its vastly improved NVH characteristics, ventilated seats, and rear display, among many other enhancements. I will admit…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
