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Pros and Cons of Going Electric

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Why Consider Electric Cars? Pros Explained Electric cars have become a hot topic in the automotive world. By considering the pros and cons of electric cars, you can make an informed decision about whether they are right for you. How Do Electric Cars Benefit the Environment?

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The Hidden Costs of Owning a Luxury Car in Austin (And What You Can Do About It)

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APRIL 13, 2025

Owning a luxury car in Austin is a dream for many, but the reality often includes unexpected expenses beyond the initial price tag. In Austin, insuring a luxury car can cost significantly more than standard vehicles, depending on the specific luxury vehicle, the driver’s history, location within Austin, and the insurance provider.

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A Third Of All Drivers Are Underwater On Their Cars

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A new survey shows that 31 percent of American drivers who financed their car are u nderwater on their loans. The problem is even worse for EV owners – 46 percent of those folks have negative equity in their electric cars. Americans have a huge automotive debt problem right now.

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U.S. Hits EV Record As Global Electric Car Sales Rise 30 Percent

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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The Best Used Electric Cars Under $25,000

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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Automakers Lose $6,000 On Every Electric Car They Sell

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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A 70 Percent Off Car You Can't Fuel And An Electric Van Built By The Fed In The '80s In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

Jalopnik

JANUARY 25, 2025

These days, most cars can be found at or below MSRP. That said, not every new car that you could possibly want is going to be a great deal. In fact, several new cars are still selling for more than MSRP. Inventory levels have mostly recovered, and dealers are generally willing to work with you. It certainly isnt Read more.

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Ford Hopes Small Electric Cars Might Make Americans Buy EVs

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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This $41,000 China-Only EV Sports Car Has All The Right Specs

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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BYD Will Overtake Tesla As Biggest Electric Car Maker

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A lackluster third quarter from Tesla has the Chinese automaker BYD eyeing the American automaker’s EV crown as the firm is just over 3,000 units away from becoming the largest EV automaker in the world. Read more.

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The Chinese Government Is Subsidizing Nio’s $35,000 Loss On Every Car Sold

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Electric cars are expensive to buy , but that doesn’t stop automakers from losing thousands on each one they sell. And while most startups find themselves scrounging for cash to cover their losses and stay afloat, Nio instead turns to the Chinese government. Read more.

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Some EVs Are Depreciating $600 A Day

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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Tesla Crash Repairs Cost $1,000 More Than Other EVs: Report

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While you might like to think you can fix your car after a crash with nothing more than a hammer and wrench , that’s not really the case. But while it turns out that most electric car drivers will pay only… Read more.

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Guys Who Like Loud Cars Have Sadistic, Psychopathic Tendencies: Study

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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Tesla Price Cuts Are Hurting Hertz Stock

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Hertz has invested in an electric car portfolio of rental cars, including 35,000 Tesla models. Hertz stock value tumbled some fifteen percent Thursday morning, following the company’s third quarter reporting , showing missed earnings estimates largely due to Tesla’s recent price cuts.

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The Costs of Car Ownership and How to Make Them Cheaper

The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics Owning a car or having access to one has become a necessity for many Americans, particularly for families and business owners. However, in today’s market, buying a car is increasingly expensive. If you have a lump sum to buy a car, you may want to pay it in cash.

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Tesla's Revamped Long Range Model 3 Is Back As The Brand's Cheapest Offering

Jalopnik

JULY 15, 2024

After a five-year hiatus, Tesla has brought back the long range rear-driven Model 3 electric car , and with the appropriate tax incentives , it’s actually less expensive than the standard Model 3 RWD. Tesla’s nominally least expensive car, the standard rear-wheel drive Model 3, does not qualify for any U.S.

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The U.S. Government Commissioned A Private Company To Build This Electric Dodge Ram Van In The 1980s

Jalopnik

JANUARY 20, 2025

Automakers have been experimenting with electric cars for over a century. While many consider the GM EV1 to be the first mainstream electric car for the masses, some American automakers were experimenting with bringing an EV to market decades before General Motors, including Dodge, GMs direct rival.

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We Don't Need Fake EV Engine Noises

Jalopnik

AUGUST 9, 2024

Dodge is out this week with a clip of the new Charger making some kind of noise, Hyundai was pretty widely praised for adding a selection of synthesized engine noises to the Ionic 5 N ’s list of beloved attributes and automakers the world over are trying to work out just what an electric car should sound like,… Read more.

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Electric Volvo ES90 Sedan Reportedly Starts Pre-Production, Specs Leaked

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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Ferrari Isn’t Backtracking On Its EV Ambitions, Will Launch First Electric Supercar This Year

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The world of electric vehicles is uncertain right now, with automakers backtracking on targets, the new U.S. Not Ferrari, though, as the famed Italian automaker has confirmed that its first electric car is coming, and its Read more. government slashing support for their rollout and brands delaying new models all over the shop.

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Automakers Buying EV Credits From Tesla Is Short Term Thinking At Its Worst

Jalopnik

JANUARY 5, 2024

The future of personal transportation, cars and trucks and bikes and scooters , is electric. We know this now, and we’ve known it for some time, but automakers, despite all that knowledge, have dragged their feet on actually producing electric cars. Read more.

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What’s The Best Used Car Value Right Now?

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In today’s volatile automotive market, finding the best used car value can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With new car prices pushing the boundaries of belief, and used car prices constantly fluctuating, it’s time to ask the Jalopnik audience what they think the best value on the used market is.

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'They Want To Be The Gatekeepers': Car Dealers Are Stopping Customers From Buying EVs

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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Consider These Rare, Forgotten Hybrids Before Buying A Boring, Popular One

Jalopnik

AUGUST 6, 2024

We reminded you of some modern electric cars that you probably forgot about last week, but this week we’re flipping to the new craze that’s sweeping the nation — hybrids. Hybrids are the new hot topic among profit-hungry car makers after buyers failed to swarm to overpriced EVs , but check these out before you go buy… Read more.

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The EV Price Premium Is Evaporating

Jalopnik

MARCH 18, 2024

There are currently 57 electric vehicle models on sale in the U.S., and while Tesla is still the most popular, new players in the electric car market are driving competition and prices keep dropping. EV sales are still growing, though that rate of growth has slowed dramatically over the last year or so. The… Read more.

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Tesla Cars Lose Value Three Times Faster Than A Maserati, Study Says

Jalopnik

MARCH 11, 2024

Tesla’s “no haggle” direct-buy pricing model was once heralded as the future of how Americans would buy cars. Several years later, the dealership system is still going strong. Now, according to a recent stud y, Elon’s insistence on adjusting MSRPs based on market conditions has had detrimental effects on Tesla’s resale… Read more.

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Norway Regrets Its EV Push Because It Made People Dependent On Cars

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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Which Automaker Do You Think Is The Next One To Go Bankrupt?

Jalopnik

MARCH 5, 2024

It wasn’t too long ago that some people seriously believed that legacy automakers ’ time was limited and that it was only a matter of time before Tesla and its electric cars would drive them out of business. It was a laughable idea on its face, but that didn’t stop people from repeating it. And yet, somehow, against… Read more.

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Kia Is Offering A Little Cash To Tesla Owners Who Switch To An EV6 Or EV9

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But the industry is in a tumultuous place, especially for electric cars , so automakers are looking for any way to juice up sales. Kia’s EVs are some of the best on the market right now, and the EV6 and EV9 are selling in record numbers for the automaker. Kia’s latest solution is a conquest deal to get Tesla owners… Read more.

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Canada Sets 2035 Zero Emissions Mandate For New Cars

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Just over 10 percent of Canadian new car buyers this year chose to buy a battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. million new cars, trucks, and SUVs… Read more. According to CTV , the exact number is 10.3 The Canadian market is relatively small, as the massive frigid country is expected to purchase around 1.63

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Volkswagen Is Developing Affordable EVs, But Only For China

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

After Chinese automaker BYD dethroned Volkswagen as the best selling automaker in China late last year, VW said last week that it will develop a new, cheaper electric car platform using more Chinese-made components to reestablish dominance in the world’s biggest car market. Read more.

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Even Ford Is Walking Back Its EV Plans In Europe Now

Jalopnik

MAY 9, 2024

It planned to invest $2 billion to transform the Cologne, Germany plant into an electric car production giant. The plan had stepping stones toward a fully electric 2030 , including every one of its cars coming with… Read more.

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Weekend Car Buying Roundup April 06, 2024

Jalopnik

APRIL 6, 2024

The dark underbelly of car buying that is un-affordability and bad financial decisions is always with us. Car payments are still at all time highs, and more people than ever are underwater on their auto loans. That hasn’t seemed to stop people from wanting to go into debt for a shiny new piece of metal, though. -… Read more.

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That $0 Fiat 500e Lease Deal Was Real

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Fiat 500e is one of the least expensive electric cars you can buy new, but its also a hard sell in a country terrified of density. Then again, the closer something is to being free, the easier it is to sell, so we were particularly interested when we saw a $0 lease offer on a new 500e in Colorado. We tried Read more.

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Lucid Lost $433,000 For Every Car It Sold In Q3, Reports $2.17 Billion In Losses So Far This Year

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Each of those cars delivered accounted for $433,000 worth of red ink on the company’s balance sheets , which is… Read more. California-based automaker Lucid reported third quarter results on Tuesday, and the numbers aren’t great. The company announced that it built 1,550 Air sedans in Q3, and delivered 1,456 to customers.

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These Are The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars, Trucks And SUVs According To Consumer Reports

Jalopnik

JUNE 4, 2024

When you’re shopping for a new car , price and practicality are important, but so is fuel economy. Our friends over at Consumer Reports independently test new cars to… Read more. The Environmental Protection Agency provides fuel economy ratings for almost every vehicle currently on sale, but how does that translate to real life?

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People Really Want Hyundai's Cool, Affordable Ioniq EVs

Jalopnik

APRIL 3, 2024

Despite some of the things you may read online, demand for electric cars both in the U.S. More than one million EVs were sold here in 2023 , and the price premium versus gas cars is lessening. and globally is at an all-time high, and sales are increasing exponentially. While many new EVs are big hulking trucks and… Read more.

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These Cars Lost The Most Value On The Used Market In The Past Year

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Considering the shambolic state of the American economy, inflation, and rampant wage stagnation, I love finding stories about affordable cars and prices dropping. million one-to-five-year-old used cars listed for sale online between August 2023… Read more. In this case, the team at iSeeCars analyzed the listing prices of over 1.6

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The Greenest Car In America Isn’t An EV

Jalopnik

MARCH 13, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 13, 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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GM Slashes Electric Targets By 50,000 Cars As EV Growth Slows

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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Which Gas Car Do You Wish Was Electric?

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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Electric Vehicles Are Three Times More Likely To Hit Pedestrians Than Gas Cars

Jalopnik

MAY 22, 2024

An analysis of British road traffic accidents in a recent study concluded that battery electric vehicles and hybrids are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians than gas or diesel vehicles. According to data compiled from 32 billion miles of BEV and HEV travel and over 3 trillion miles traveled in gas and… Read more.

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Automakers Keep Killing Off Small Cars Despite Eventually Regretting It

Jalopnik

APRIL 25, 2024

The EV revolution has hit a stumbling block. Sure, sales are technically rising , but they’re not rising anywhere near as quickly as projected. Automakers like Ford are losing big on each vehicle sold, with losses totaling in the billions — and now, The Verge reports that Ford is starting to wonder if maybe it should… Read more.

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Pros and Cons of Going Electric

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Luxury Car in Austin (And What You Can Do About It)

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A Third Of All Drivers Are Underwater On Their Cars

U.S. Hits EV Record As Global Electric Car Sales Rise 30 Percent

The Best Used Electric Cars Under $25,000

Automakers Lose $6,000 On Every Electric Car They Sell

A 70 Percent Off Car You Can't Fuel And An Electric Van Built By The Fed In The '80s In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

Ford Hopes Small Electric Cars Might Make Americans Buy EVs

This $41,000 China-Only EV Sports Car Has All The Right Specs

BYD Will Overtake Tesla As Biggest Electric Car Maker

The Chinese Government Is Subsidizing Nio’s $35,000 Loss On Every Car Sold

Some EVs Are Depreciating $600 A Day

Tesla Crash Repairs Cost $1,000 More Than Other EVs: Report

Guys Who Like Loud Cars Have Sadistic, Psychopathic Tendencies: Study

Tesla Price Cuts Are Hurting Hertz Stock

The Costs of Car Ownership and How to Make Them Cheaper

Tesla's Revamped Long Range Model 3 Is Back As The Brand's Cheapest Offering

The U.S. Government Commissioned A Private Company To Build This Electric Dodge Ram Van In The 1980s

We Don't Need Fake EV Engine Noises

Electric Volvo ES90 Sedan Reportedly Starts Pre-Production, Specs Leaked

Ferrari Isn’t Backtracking On Its EV Ambitions, Will Launch First Electric Supercar This Year

Automakers Buying EV Credits From Tesla Is Short Term Thinking At Its Worst

What’s The Best Used Car Value Right Now?

'They Want To Be The Gatekeepers': Car Dealers Are Stopping Customers From Buying EVs

Consider These Rare, Forgotten Hybrids Before Buying A Boring, Popular One

The EV Price Premium Is Evaporating

Tesla Cars Lose Value Three Times Faster Than A Maserati, Study Says

Norway Regrets Its EV Push Because It Made People Dependent On Cars

Which Automaker Do You Think Is The Next One To Go Bankrupt?

Kia Is Offering A Little Cash To Tesla Owners Who Switch To An EV6 Or EV9

Canada Sets 2035 Zero Emissions Mandate For New Cars

Volkswagen Is Developing Affordable EVs, But Only For China

Even Ford Is Walking Back Its EV Plans In Europe Now

Weekend Car Buying Roundup April 06, 2024

That $0 Fiat 500e Lease Deal Was Real

Lucid Lost $433,000 For Every Car It Sold In Q3, Reports $2.17 Billion In Losses So Far This Year

These Are The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars, Trucks And SUVs According To Consumer Reports

People Really Want Hyundai's Cool, Affordable Ioniq EVs

These Cars Lost The Most Value On The Used Market In The Past Year

The Greenest Car In America Isn’t An EV

GM Slashes Electric Targets By 50,000 Cars As EV Growth Slows

Which Gas Car Do You Wish Was Electric?

Electric Vehicles Are Three Times More Likely To Hit Pedestrians Than Gas Cars

Automakers Keep Killing Off Small Cars Despite Eventually Regretting It

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