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Jim Farley Is Worried About the Dumb Range Strategy for BEVs – So Should You
Jim Farley Is Worried About the Dumb Range Strategy for BEVs – So Should You

24 May 2023, 10:56 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The Ford CEO said that these massive battery packs we are seeing will not be profitable. What about replacing them when they die?

 
Ford Hedges Its ICE-Powered and EV Bets on the Old Continent, Is That Genius?
Ford Hedges Its ICE-Powered and EV Bets on the Old Continent, Is That Genius?

20 May 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Since the start of the year, we have seen numerous EV-related novelties, but ICE-powered introductions usually second them

 
Are Communist Era Cars Really That Bad?
Are Communist Era Cars Really That Bad?

20 May 2023, 08:30 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The stigma around communist era cars is that they are pretty crummy. But, is that true? Let's take a look at their history

 
Giotto Bizzarrini's Death Reminds Me of How Important It Is to Learn From the Masters
Giotto Bizzarrini's Death Reminds Me of How Important It Is to Learn From the Masters

17 May 2023, 13:07 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The man who helped to develop the Ferrari 250 GTO used to say he was a disciple of speed. So was Jose Luiz Vieira, one of my masters.

 
China Could Beat NASA's Artemis to the Moon, Here’s Why That Might Not Be a Bad Thing
China Could Beat NASA's Artemis to the Moon, Here’s Why That Might Not Be a Bad Thing

14 May 2023, 19:47 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / What do you think? Does China have hope in heck of beating NASA to the Moon? Or are we giving a bunch of plastic mockups at a science convention too much credit

 
Can You Still Enjoy a Slow Car In This High-Horsepower Climate?
Can You Still Enjoy a Slow Car In This High-Horsepower Climate?

13 May 2023, 20:37 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The car community is over-saturated with tuners pushing power figures that rival Bugatti. But, you don't need that kind of car to enjoy driving, do you?

 
For BEVs Not to Be Rich People's Toys, We Need Feasible Battery Pack Replacement Plans
For BEVs Not to Be Rich People's Toys, We Need Feasible Battery Pack Replacement Plans

12 May 2023, 22:24 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / It is clear that they will eventually need to be replaced, but nobody so far has said how they plan to keep older BEVs running.

 
Who Is Pushing the EV Shift – Climate Change or China?
Who Is Pushing the EV Shift – Climate Change or China?

9 May 2023, 15:49 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / China has the world's largest car market and controls most raw materials for batteries and cell makers. Its support is crucial for electric cars to work.

 
Which One Do You Take Off the Beaten Path: Silverado HD ZR2 Bison or Sierra HD AT4X AEV?
Which One Do You Take Off the Beaten Path: Silverado HD ZR2 Bison or Sierra HD AT4X AEV?

7 May 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Those are a lot of letters and numbers, but they're essentially the flip sides of the same heavy-duty off-road-loving coin that GM is tossing around

 
BEVs Will Remain Rich People Toys If Carmakers Ignore Limited Lifespan of Battery Packs
BEVs Will Remain Rich People Toys If Carmakers Ignore Limited Lifespan of Battery Packs

5 May 2023, 18:46 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Some customers are being unpleasantly surprised by maintenance costs with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – and that is just the beginning.

 
If You Don't Like the Droopy Mercedes E-Class, How About a New McLaren 750S?
If You Don't Like the Droopy Mercedes E-Class, How About a New McLaren 750S?

30 Apr 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This week's automotive industry novelties have hit a wide range - a German business sedan, a British supercar or off-roader, plus the death of an icon

 
Can You Trust Tesla's Impact Report Regarding Battery Packs? The Answer Is No
Can You Trust Tesla's Impact Report Regarding Battery Packs? The Answer Is No

28 Apr 2023, 20:13 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The company said its battery packs lose only 12% of capacity after 200,000 miles, but that assessment has several issues

 
Here's Why the Hyundai Palisade Is a Better Three-Row SUV Than the Mazda CX-90
Here's Why the Hyundai Palisade Is a Better Three-Row SUV Than the Mazda CX-90

26 Apr 2023, 11:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you're in the market for an SUV that can comfortably sit the whole family without breaking the bank, these two might end up at the top of your list

 
Tesla Q1 2023 Earnings Call Showed Why Elon Musk Needs FSD to Work
Tesla Q1 2023 Earnings Call Showed Why Elon Musk Needs FSD to Work

24 Apr 2023, 14:55 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The deal is that it will not with the current hardware, contradicting the Tesla CEO's prediction that Tesla would have millions of robotaxis on the road

 
The BMW XM's Existence Is a Travesty, yet It Makes Perfect Sense
The BMW XM's Existence Is a Travesty, yet It Makes Perfect Sense

23 Apr 2023, 20:49 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / In a world where crossovers and SUVs are absurdly popular, another one joining the ranks feels like a drop in the ocean. But this BMW is especially horrid

 
Frankly, I Think Auto Shanghai Was Cooler Than New York's International Auto Show in 2023
Frankly, I Think Auto Shanghai Was Cooler Than New York's International Auto Show in 2023

23 Apr 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / These stories tell us that automakers are increasingly looking towards Asia, even when having to sell their vehicles across traditional Western territories

 
NYC Parking Garage Collapse Is a Scary Warning About Heavier Cars
NYC Parking Garage Collapse Is a Scary Warning About Heavier Cars

21 Apr 2023, 11:09 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The building already had six open property violations, but the heavier vehicles sold nowadays must have played a role in the disaster

 
Tesla Fans Protecting the BEV Maker Will Shrink the Company's Customer Pool
Tesla Fans Protecting the BEV Maker Will Shrink the Company's Customer Pool

18 Apr 2023, 18:03 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / When they preached to the converted, the results seemed to pay off, but what will happen now that they are dealing with regular customers?

 
It’s Easy to Mock SpaceX Scrubbing Starship’s First Orbital Test, Here's Why You Shouldn’t
It’s Easy to Mock SpaceX Scrubbing Starship’s First Orbital Test, Here's Why You Shouldn’t

18 Apr 2023, 02:04 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Before you mock SpaceX as many did with NASA after its three back-to-back launch scrubs of Artemis I last year, we urge you to refrain from taking to Twitter

 
If You Want to Space Jam, Here Are the Perfect Rides for Porky Pig and Bugs Bunny
If You Want to Space Jam, Here Are the Perfect Rides for Porky Pig and Bugs Bunny

16 Apr 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Oddly enough, this week's main novelties across the automotive industry reminded me of the golden age of American animation when Looney Tunes ruled the planet