Join us... For the DIY mechanic, the internet can be a confusing source of information. More often than not when I have a problem with a rebuild such as I did this past week regarding the wiring system used on an older model that may or may not have had a hidden resistor wire in the harness, an odd-looking fuse that I could find a NOS (new old stock) part to use as a … [Read more...]
EVs Break Sales Records, but They Still Don't Meet Projections
From the March/April 2024 issue of Car and Driver.It seems like every day we read a news report about the failing EV movement: plummeting sales, excess inventory, production cuts, factory investments canceled or delayed, elected officials railing against government support of EVs, disappointed dealers crying "Told you so."There've been plenty of speed bumps, but the story is more nuanced. Consider … [Read more...]
Tesla’s Lead Cybertruck Engineer Responds to MKBHD’s Long-Term Cybertruck Review — “I Bet You Feel Disappointed Getting Back to Your Porsche 911”
Join us... In his latest installment of Cybertruck-related content, MKBHD released a 27-minute video explaining the Cybertruck’s quirks and features. This time, MKBHD framed his review from the perspective of a Cybertruck owner who has owned the truck for over a month and driven the vehicle over 2000 miles. MKBHD revisits some of Cybertruck’s features throughout his video, but … [Read more...]
GM will be executing on its EV ambitions in 2024, says CEO Mary Barra
By Brian Sozzi, Yahoo Finance executive editor Decades of climbing the ladder while challenging conventional thinking have brought Mary Barra to the present — the year of delivering on ambitious EV goals at storied automaker General Motors (GM). "I think in 2024, this is a year of of execution," GM's longtime chair and CEO said in a new episode of Yahoo Finance's Lead … [Read more...]
Tesla Is The Worst Performer In The S&P 500 This Year So Far: The Most Innovative Company Of Our Time Is Getting Hit The Hardest
Join us... Tesla Down Nearly 30% In 2024 Tesla stock is down nearly 30% this year, in 2024, and is the worst performing stock in the S&P 500. This is the most innovative company of our time and has the most potential for growth. Yet, the market just doesn't see it this way. There's a huge disconnect between "Mr. Market" and Tesla the company, and I think this is a huge … [Read more...]
Tesla’s $25,000 car means tossing out the 100-year-old assembly line
Tesla has a plan to fend off cheaper competition from China with a $25,000 electric car. But first it has to overhaul a 100-year-old manufacturing process pioneered by Henry Ford. The company is moving to what it calls an “unboxed” approach, which is more like building Legos than a traditional production line. Instead of a large, rectangular car moving along a linear conveyer belt, parts are … [Read more...]
Gas vs. Electric Cars: Pros and Cons of Each
With EVs quickly spreading across the automotive landscape, your electric propulsion choices are no longer limited to small, efficiency-minded cars or Teslas. All-electric options now include a variety of trucks, crossovers, and SUVs, as well as sporty and luxurious models. With this expanded selection and the help of government incentives, EVs look more attractive to more buyers. But important … [Read more...]
Tesla FSD Is No Longer Beta: Now Called Full Self-Driving (Supervised) – Why This Is A Big Deal
Join us... Tesla FSD - No Longer Beta Tesla's FSD is no longer in eta mode as evidence from the one-month free trial emails shows Tesla calling it something else: Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and says that under your supervision, your Tesla vehicle will drive you just about anywhere. Here are the exact words Tesla used in the email: Your Full Self-Driving (Supervised) … [Read more...]
Huawei says Chery’s Luxeed S7 premium EV starts mass delivery
BEIJING, (Reuters) – The Luxeed S7 electric sedan, developed by Chinese tech giant Huawei and Chery Auto, has started mass delivery after a shortage of semiconductors and production issues delayed production and delivery, a Huawei executive said on Saturday. “A large number of Luxeed S7 vehicles have already rolled off the production line and are now being transported for delivery to customers,” … [Read more...]
US finalizes new tailpipe emissions limits for heavy duty vehicles
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. government said on Friday it was finalizing tighter tailpipe emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles like semi-trucks and buses, but the new rules would not be as strict as initially proposed in 2023. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said the new rules setting standards for the 2027 through 2032 model years will avoid 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas … [Read more...]
Automakers urge White House to oppose US Steel sale to Cleveland-Cliffs
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A group representing major automakers on Friday urged the White House to oppose any effort by steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs to buy rival U.S. Steel, warning that a deal could result in anti-competitive pricing for vehicles. “A consolidation of the two companies would also place 65 to 90% of steel used in vehicles under the control of a single company,” Alliance for … [Read more...]
Junkyard Gem: 1969 Walker Power Truck
The sparsely populated and remote state of Wyoming has never been known for vehicle manufacturing, although Laramie saw its first locally-built horseless carriage hit its streets in 1898. You never know what you'll find in a junkyard, though, and I managed to spot a genuine Wyoming-built vehicle in a self-service yard just south of the Denver city limits: a Walker Power Truck utility vehicle. … [Read more...]
Nissan and Mitsubishi to Partner on a New EV and Pickup Truck for the U.S.
Nissan and Mitsubishi have been part of the same automotive alliance—along with Renault—for a few years now. However, we haven't seen the two familiar brands collaborate on many models for the U.S. market, save for the Nissan Rogue providing the foundation for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Now, Nissan and Mitsubishi have plans to partner up on new models that are destined for America.NissanEarlier … [Read more...]
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 Archive Road Test
From the April 1987 issue of Car and Driver.Mercedes-Benz manufactures more than just cars: it builds the rolling aristocracy of the roads. From New York to Nairobi, from Brussels to Budapest, the nouveau riche, the riche, and the almost riche all agree on one thing: arriving in a Mercedes-Benz is about the best way to say you've arrived.The new 190E 2.6 embodies every last iota of Mercedes … [Read more...]
GM Design Heritage Archive shares concept sketches of the Pontiac Aztek in happier times
The Autopian has run a three-part series on Pontiac Aztek, a vehicle still known far more as a case study for corporate interference in design than any of its merits. Ex-car designer Adrian Clarke wrote the pieces, Clarke bearing a degree from the Royal College of Art in London, time with J Mays as one of his tutors, and workplace tenure with an OEM we suspect was Jaguar Land Rover. We got to his … [Read more...]
"Most People Still Have No Idea How Crushingly Good Tesla FSD Will Get" Says Elon Musk Stating It Will Be Superhuman To Such a Degree That It Will Seem Strange In The Future That Humans Ever Drove Manually
Join us... Elon Musk Had This To Say About Tesla's FSD Elon Musk had this to say about Tesla FSD and the capability of its software: Most people still have no idea how crushingly good Tesla FSD will get. It will be superhuman to such a degree that it will seem strange in the future that humans drove cars, even while exhausted and drunk! Cars will take you where you want … [Read more...]
Calling Tesla's FSD A "Simple Party Trick" And Worth $10 A Month Couldn't Be Further From The Truth
Join us... FSD - A Simple Party Trick? On a Tesla Model 3 forum, a popular comment has this to say about Tesla's FSD: We recently bought a model Y and have 3 months FSD for free and it’s nice but I don’t use it that often because it does crazy stuff and scares me sometimes. It seems more like a party trick than being useful in daily driving. I would value it somewhere around … [Read more...]
The Tesla Model 2 Will Get a Game Changing LFP Battery – Charging In 10-15 Minutes At Incredible Speed Of 350 kW In Cold Weather
Join us... Tesla's new Model 2 battery - will go in the Model 2 and will use game changing technology from CATL. EV share in the U.S. is going to skyrocket to upwards of 30% to 40% from 15% in the U.S. This has been predicted by Tony Seba - improving batteries at lower cost. Tesla is going to work with CATL and CATL has already sent the battery equipment to the U.S. to … [Read more...]
North Wilkesboro Speedway finds a potential moonshine cave under its grandstands
In 1920, when the Volstead Act made getting a Friday-night buzz illegal, folks who blurred the line between entrepreneurs and criminals fought back by distilling bootleg liquor. Staying out of jail required keeping a low profile; moonshine reportedly got its name because it was usually made at night. The North Wilkesboro Speedway has found what could be a secret moonshine cave under its … [Read more...]
NYC's curbside EV chargers are popular — and often blocked
In the three years since New York City began installing curbside chargers for electric cars, demand for the spaces has boomed — both from EV owners looking for a place to plug in and from gas-engine drivers willing to risk a ticket in exchange for street parking. “We expected moderate demand,” with usage rates around 15%, said Roy Rada, project manager for e-mobility innovation … [Read more...]
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