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Inflation Reduction Act, F-150 Lightning Price Increases, Toyota bZ4X Recall, & Meyers Manx Returns Episode 4201
The Inflation Reduction Act has passed, and with it comes major EV Tax Incentive changes. Starting immediately, the up to $7500 tax credit will only go to EVs assembled in North America. That totals only about 20 models, but not all are eligible. Those that are included, the Ford F150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and Nissan Leaf. But, come the first of the year… Read More
F-150 Raptor R Reveal, Hyundai’s next IONIQ Model, & the Return of the Toyota Crown Episode 4147
The summer is heating up with a series of reveals, including Ford’s F-150 Raptor R. The 2023 F-150 Raptor R marks the return of the V8 for this off-road pickup. Borrowing a tweaked version of the GT500 Mustang’s supercharged V8, the Raptor R will dish out 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. It features many of the same off-road upgrades and premium… Read More
Volkswagen’s Next Electric Sedan, Voice-Enabled Parking, and a recall for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Episode 4144
Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan is quickly going from concept to production. The VW ID. AERO concept car has made its official debut. This is the brand’s first all-electric sedan. It will be built on their Modular Electric Drive Matrix and shares some design language with other Volkswagen electrics-- like the ID.4 and ID. Buzz. Range estimates put it… Read More
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The DeLorean Returns, Bolt EV & EUV See Lower Prices, & Wireless Car Charging
A blast from the past is set to return as an all-electric two-door. The DeLorean marque is being revived with the all-new Alpha5, an all-electric two-door coupe. Like the original 1980s DMC-12 sports car, it will have gull-wing doors. But, unlike its 1980s “Back to the Future” predecessor, the Alpha5 will be a 4-seater. A formal debut happens in… Read More
Electrified Corvette, Catalytic Converter Thefts, & Higher Speeds for IIHS Episode 4139
An “electrified” Corvette will be available next year, with a fully-electric Corvette to follow. No other details on a precise timeline or whether “electrified” means it will be a plug-in hybrid, but General Motors did confirm that the traditional Corvette with an internal combustion engine will remain available. Catalytic converters are becoming more and… Read More
2022 New York International Auto Show Episode 4134
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the New York International Auto Show was back in the Big Apple, and the reveals were bigger than ever. Jeep revealing stretched Suburban-sized versions of the full-size Wagoneer, the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L and 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L gain about a foot of additional length. And even bigger news under the hood, a twin-turbo… Read More
NHTSA Approves Adaptive Headlights in US Episode 4129
Adaptive headlights have been given the greenlight, paving the way for safer roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ruled that automakers can now install fully-adaptive driving beam headlight systems in the US. Adaptive headlights steer the light towards the direction you turn your car and can also alter the light pattern to avoid… Read More
2022 Chicago Auto Show Episode 4125
Car show season is off and running as we head to the Chicago Auto Show, back in its February timeslot, showing off the industry’s latest! Ram announced three new “Built to Serve” 1500 pickups, the first honoring firefighters with unique colors and interiors. Police and Medical Personnel editions will follow. Ford Bronco momentum grows with a new “Built… Read More
Consumer Electronics Show 2022
Big EV waves being made at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with the all-electric Chevy Silverado leading the charge. With a GM estimated 400 mile range, the 2024 Silverado EV will be available in two models when it’s first launched: the RST First Edition and the fleet oriented WT edition, both sitting on G-M’s Ultium EV platform. The WT… Read More
Hertz to add 100,000 Teslas to Rental Fleet Episode 4117
As interest in electric vehicles continues to climb, the car rental company Hertz is making a major investment. Hertz announcing they put in an order for 100,000 Teslas, creating the largest EV rental fleet in North America. Hertz says Tesla has already started to deliver Model 3’s into their rental fleet. Hertz is also installing thousands of chargers… Read More